Berlin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Lviv vs Medellin vs Rio de Janeiro

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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 731,387 2,427,000 6,718,903
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Low Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November January, February, October - December May - September January - April, December January - March, December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1167 $922 $1293 $1833
Rent $939 $499 $503 $400 $732 $1066
Groceries $188 $108 $151 $91 $87 $95
Dining out $271 $202 $134 $151 $131 $210
Cafe $57 $29 $39 $21 $18 $25
Coworking space $174 $120 $72 $79 $96 $130
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $4 $16 $7
Public transportation $88 $36 $20 $5 $21 $33
Taxis $58 $27 $13 $12 $14 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $16 $0 $16
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $3 $13 $8 $55
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $9 $9 $26
Nightlife $63 $43 $89 $43 $73 $54
Gym $66 $37 $57 $22 $15 $31
Yoga $99 $48 $57 $30 $54 $40
Massage $56 $26 $21 $27 $20 $32
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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). A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow