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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | January, February, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - June |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1167 | $922 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $844 | $503 | $400 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $98 | $151 | $91 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $121 | $134 | $151 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $25 | $39 | $21 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $79 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $9 | $20 | $5 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $9 | $13 | $12 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $16 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $13 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $4 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $23 | $89 | $43 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $14 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $19 | $57 | $30 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $10 | $21 | $27 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |