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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | September - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1321 | $922 | $2498 | $2359 | $2143 | $1833 | $1363 |
Rent | $939 | $499 | $844 | $400 | $1174 | $1036 | $923 | $1066 | $658 |
Groceries | $188 | $108 | $98 | $91 | $175 | $236 | $127 | $95 | $150 |
Dining out | $271 | $202 | $121 | $151 | $313 | $371 | $207 | $210 | $10 |
Cafe | $57 | $29 | $25 | $21 | $51 | $43 | $42 | $25 | $28 |
Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $95 | $79 | $196 | $157 | $160 | $130 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $3 |
Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $9 | $5 | $78 | $12 | $17 | $33 | $53 |
Taxis | $58 | $27 | $9 | $12 | $44 | $48 | $9 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $14 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $16 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $24 | $13 | $54 | $35 | $97 | $55 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $23 | $43 | $82 | $117 | $77 | $54 | $118 |
Gym | $66 | $37 | $14 | $22 | $44 | $37 | $42 | $31 | $72 |
Yoga | $99 | $48 | $19 | $30 | $142 | $163 | $54 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $56 | $26 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $75 | $101 | $32 | $10 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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 | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |