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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 731,387 8,850,000 880,691 237,559 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) Thai German Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Portuguese Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Very high Low Moderate Low Very High High Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September May - September March - May, October, November December - April May - September June - October March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $922 $1867 $2359 $1759 $1806 $1976
Rent $616 $939 $400 $778 $1036 $717 $780 $869
Groceries $191 $188 $91 $281 $236 $148 $158 $146
Dining out $168 $271 $151 $182 $371 $280 $240 $292
Cafe $45 $57 $21 $49 $43 $45 $53 $42
Coworking space $127 $174 $79 $159 $157 $96 $175 $152
Mobile internet $23 $23 $4 $25 $21 $21 $24 $16
Public transportation $32 $88 $5 $11 $12 $95 $61 $38
Taxis $19 $58 $12 $9 $48 $25 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $16 $24 $0 $10 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $13 $81 $35 $45 $19 $73
Museums and sights $21 $37 $9 $20 $9 $24 $35 $44
Nightlife $50 $63 $43 $64 $117 $66 $50 $66
Gym $96 $66 $22 $69 $37 $56 $56 $34
Yoga $98 $99 $30 $65 $163 $82 $66 $87
Massage $11 $56 $27 $51 $75 $48 $37 $45
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Uklon Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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 Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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! Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow