Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Lviv

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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 2,900,000 1,166,978 731,387
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Spanish Thai Ukrainian
Level of English Very high Low High High Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October September - December November - April May - September
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1321 $974 $922
Rent $939 $480 $615 $844 $274 $400
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $98 $169 $91
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $121 $108 $151
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $25 $45 $21
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $95 $95 $79
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $11 $11 $4
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $9 $60 $5
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $9 $20 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $14 $10 $16
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $24 $8 $13
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $4 $8 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $23 $62 $43
Gym $66 $15 $30 $14 $41 $22
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $19 $55 $30
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10 $10 $27
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, Uklon
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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).
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow