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Austin 🇺🇸
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, October, November | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $965 | $400 | $778 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $136 | $91 | $281 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $151 | $182 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $37 | $21 | $49 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $164 | $79 | $159 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $24 | $4 | $25 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $18 | $16 | $24 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $13 | $81 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $47 | $43 | $64 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $65 | $22 | $69 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $65 | $30 | $65 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $50 | $27 | $51 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |