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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $91 | $175 | $281 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $151 | $313 | $182 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $21 | $51 | $49 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $196 | $159 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $25 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $78 | $11 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $12 | $44 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $49 | $24 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $54 | $81 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 | $64 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $22 | $44 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $30 | $142 | $65 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $27 | $64 | $51 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |