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Austin 🇺🇸
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 |
| Rent | $1650 | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $243 | $91 | $175 | $281 | $383 |
| Dining out | $396 | $151 | $313 | $182 | $656 |
| Cafe | $66 | $21 | $51 | $49 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $79 | $196 | $159 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $5 | $78 | $11 | $220 |
| Taxis | $73 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $16 | $49 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $13 | $54 | $81 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $9 | $20 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $195 |
| Gym | $62 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $55 |
| Yoga | $139 | $30 | $142 | $65 | $197 |
| Massage | $89 | $27 | $64 | $51 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |