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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 |
| Rent | $615 | $400 | $1174 | $778 |
| Groceries | $114 | $91 | $175 | $281 |
| Dining out | $165 | $151 | $313 | $182 |
| Cafe | $38 | $21 | $51 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $79 | $196 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $10 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $5 | $78 | $11 |
| Taxis | $9 | $12 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $16 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $13 | $54 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $9 | $20 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $82 | $64 |
| Gym | $30 | $22 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $30 | $142 | $65 |
| Massage | $31 | $27 | $64 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber |
| Tap water | 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |