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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September - November | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $5431 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $400 | $2891 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $91 | $383 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $151 | $656 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $21 | $72 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $326 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $220 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $12 | $78 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $30 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $100 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $74 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $195 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $22 | $55 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $30 | $197 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $27 | $109 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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). | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |