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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | September - December | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1321 | $922 | $1806 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $844 | $400 | $780 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $98 | $91 | $158 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $121 | $151 | $240 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $25 | $21 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $95 | $79 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $9 | $5 | $61 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $9 | $12 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $14 | $16 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $24 | $13 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $23 | $43 | $50 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $14 | $22 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $19 | $30 | $66 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $10 | $27 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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). | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |