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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October, November | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $1867 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $400 | $778 | $780 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $91 | $281 | $158 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $151 | $182 | $240 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $21 | $49 | $53 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $159 | $175 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $24 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $11 | $61 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $12 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $24 | $19 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $81 | $19 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $35 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $64 | $50 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $22 | $69 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $30 | $65 | $66 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $27 | $51 | $37 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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). | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |