Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 926,426 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Korean |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1984 | $922 | $1759 | $2184 |
Rent | $1650 | $965 | $400 | $717 | $797 |
Groceries | $243 | $136 | $91 | $148 | $356 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $151 | $280 | $211 |
Cafe | $66 | $37 | $21 | $45 | $69 |
Coworking space | $331 | $164 | $79 | $96 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $24 | $4 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $110 | $63 | $5 | $95 | $40 |
Taxis | $73 | $27 | $12 | $25 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $18 | $16 | $10 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $13 | $45 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $24 | $9 | $24 | $6 |
Nightlife | $124 | $47 | $43 | $66 | $93 |
Gym | $62 | $65 | $22 | $56 | $69 |
Yoga | $139 | $65 | $30 | $82 | $112 |
Massage | $89 | $50 | $27 | $48 | $75 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |