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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | January, February, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1167 | $922 |
| Rent | $844 | $503 | $400 |
| Groceries | $98 | $151 | $91 |
| Dining out | $121 | $134 | $151 |
| Cafe | $25 | $39 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $20 | $5 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $89 | $43 |
| Gym | $14 | $57 | $22 |
| Yoga | $19 | $57 | $30 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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). |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |