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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Very High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September, October | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1984 | $922 | $1759 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $615 | $965 | $400 | $717 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $114 | $136 | $91 | $148 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $165 | $271 | $151 | $280 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $38 | $37 | $21 | $45 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $164 | $79 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $24 | $4 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $5 | $95 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $12 | $25 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $18 | $16 | $10 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $29 | $13 | $45 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $24 | $9 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $47 | $43 | $66 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $30 | $65 | $22 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $59 | $65 | $30 | $82 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $31 | $50 | $27 | $48 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |