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Lviv 🇺🇦
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $1167 | $659 | $922 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $844 | $618 | $503 | $354 | $400 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $98 | $129 | $151 | $44 | $91 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $121 | $269 | $134 | $81 | $151 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $25 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $95 | $151 | $72 | $49 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $9 | $55 | $20 | $6 | $5 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $6 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $11 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $4 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $23 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $43 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $14 | $36 | $57 | $9 | $22 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $19 | $56 | $57 | $23 | $30 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $30 | $21 | $15 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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 | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | 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). |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |