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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population | 10,978,360 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | May - September | March - May, October, November | June - October | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $922 | $1867 | $1806 | $2184 | $1363 |
Rent | $480 | $400 | $778 | $780 | $797 | $658 |
Groceries | $82 | $91 | $281 | $158 | $356 | $150 |
Dining out | $174 | $151 | $182 | $240 | $211 | $10 |
Cafe | $22 | $21 | $49 | $53 | $69 | $28 |
Coworking space | $77 | $79 | $159 | $175 | $222 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $25 | $24 | $40 | $3 |
Public transportation | $23 | $5 | $11 | $61 | $40 | $53 |
Taxis | $28 | $12 | $9 | $33 | $41 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $24 | $19 | $13 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $13 | $81 | $19 | $39 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $9 | $20 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $64 | $50 | $93 | $118 |
Gym | $15 | $22 | $69 | $56 | $69 | $72 |
Yoga | $57 | $30 | $65 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $27 | $51 | $37 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |