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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $91 | $175 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $151 | $313 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $21 | $51 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $196 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $78 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $12 | $44 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $49 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $54 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $22 | $44 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $30 | $142 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $27 | $64 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |