Lviv vs Mexico City vs Rio de Janeiro

Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 731,387 8,850,000 6,718,903
Official language(s) Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Low Moderate Low
Main airport Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Galeรฃo International Airport
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, October, November January - March, December
Currency UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No
Average monthly costs $922 $1867 $1833
Rent $400 $778 $1066
Groceries $91 $281 $95
Dining out $151 $182 $210
Cafe $21 $49 $25
Coworking space $79 $159 $130
Mobile internet $4 $25 $7
Public transportation $5 $11 $33
Taxis $12 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $16 $24 $16
Sport and cultural events $13 $81 $55
Museums and sights $9 $20 $26
Nightlife $43 $64 $54
Gym $22 $69 $31
Yoga $30 $65 $40
Massage $27 $51 $32
SIM card options Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 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 Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Not 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 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 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 Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (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 279 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow