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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $659 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $844 | $354 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $98 | $44 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $121 | $81 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $25 | $18 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $6 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $9 | $6 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $2 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $22 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $14 | $9 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $19 | $23 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |