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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 731,387 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | May - September |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $1759 |
| Rent | $400 | $717 |
| Groceries | $91 | $148 |
| Dining out | $151 | $280 |
| Cafe | $21 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $95 |
| Taxis | $12 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $22 | $56 |
| Yoga | $30 | $82 |
| Massage | $27 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |