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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 517,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | May - September | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $965 | $400 | $717 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $136 | $91 | $148 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $151 | $280 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $37 | $21 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $79 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $5 | $95 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $27 | $12 | $25 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $16 | $10 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $13 | $45 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $43 | $66 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $65 | $22 | $56 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $65 | $30 | $82 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $50 | $27 | $48 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |