Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 517,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Very High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | May - September | May - September | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1984 | $922 | $1759 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $965 | $400 | $717 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $136 | $91 | $148 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $271 | $151 | $280 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $37 | $21 | $45 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $164 | $79 | $96 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $24 | $4 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $63 | $5 | $95 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $27 | $12 | $25 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $16 | $10 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $13 | $45 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $24 | $9 | $24 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $47 | $43 | $66 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $65 | $22 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $65 | $30 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $50 | $27 | $48 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
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% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |