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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | May - September | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $922 | $2143 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $400 | $923 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $91 | $127 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $151 | $207 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $21 | $42 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $79 | $160 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $5 | $17 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $12 | $9 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $16 | $49 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $13 | $97 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $43 | $77 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $22 | $42 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $30 | $54 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $27 | $101 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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 | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |