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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Greek | Ukrainian | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1959 | $922 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $678 | $400 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $157 | $91 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $261 | $151 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $56 | $21 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $209 | $79 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $35 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $5 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $42 | $12 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $45 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $28 | $13 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $110 | $43 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $107 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $105 | $30 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $54 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |