Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | June - October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1806 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $400 | $732 | $778 | $780 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $91 | $87 | $281 | $158 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $151 | $131 | $182 | $240 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $21 | $18 | $49 | $53 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $79 | $96 | $159 | $175 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $16 | $25 | $24 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $5 | $21 | $11 | $61 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $12 | $14 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $0 | $24 | $19 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $13 | $8 | $81 | $19 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $9 | $20 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $43 | $73 | $64 | $50 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $22 | $15 | $69 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $30 | $54 | $65 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $27 | $20 | $51 | $37 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | 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 | 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! | 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 | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | 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 día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |