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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 731,387 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Ukrainian |
Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | May - September |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $1167 | $659 | $1984 | $922 |
Rent | $615 | $499 | $503 | $354 | $965 | $400 |
Groceries | $114 | $108 | $151 | $44 | $136 | $91 |
Dining out | $165 | $202 | $134 | $81 | $271 | $151 |
Cafe | $38 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $37 | $21 |
Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $72 | $49 | $164 | $79 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $5 |
Taxis | $9 | $27 | $13 | $6 | $27 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $0 | $2 | $18 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $29 | $13 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $47 | $43 |
Gym | $30 | $37 | $57 | $9 | $65 | $22 |
Yoga | $59 | $48 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $30 |
Massage | $31 | $26 | $21 | $15 | $50 | $27 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |