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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $778 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $44 | $91 | $175 | $281 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $81 | $151 | $313 | $182 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $18 | $21 | $51 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $49 | $79 | $196 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $6 | $5 | $78 | $11 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $11 | $13 | $54 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $64 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $9 | $22 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $23 | $30 | $142 | $65 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $15 | $27 | $64 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |