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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population 731,387 2,427,000 8,323,340 880,691 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) Ukrainian Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Low Very high Low High Moderate
Main airport Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - April, December April - June, September - November December - April June - October March - June, September, October
Currency UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $922 $1293 $5431 $2359 $1806 $1976
Rent $400 $732 $2891 $1036 $780 $869
Groceries $91 $87 $383 $236 $158 $146
Dining out $151 $131 $656 $371 $240 $292
Cafe $21 $18 $72 $43 $53 $42
Coworking space $79 $96 $326 $157 $175 $152
Mobile internet $4 $16 $45 $21 $24 $16
Public transportation $5 $21 $220 $12 $61 $38
Taxis $12 $14 $78 $48 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $16 $0 $30 $0 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $13 $8 $100 $35 $19 $73
Museums and sights $9 $9 $74 $9 $35 $44
Nightlife $43 $73 $195 $117 $50 $66
Gym $22 $15 $55 $37 $56 $34
Yoga $30 $54 $197 $163 $66 $87
Massage $27 $20 $109 $75 $37 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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 American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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! 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. 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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow