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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 2,900,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $922 | $2498 | $1759 | $2184 |
Rent | $844 | $400 | $1174 | $717 | $797 |
Groceries | $98 | $91 | $175 | $148 | $356 |
Dining out | $121 | $151 | $313 | $280 | $211 |
Cafe | $25 | $21 | $51 | $45 | $69 |
Coworking space | $95 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $9 | $5 | $78 | $95 | $40 |
Taxis | $9 | $12 | $44 | $25 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $16 | $49 | $10 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $13 | $54 | $45 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $6 |
Nightlife | $23 | $43 | $82 | $66 | $93 |
Gym | $14 | $22 | $44 | $56 | $69 |
Yoga | $19 | $30 | $142 | $82 | $112 |
Massage | $10 | $27 | $64 | $48 | $75 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | 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 madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |