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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $2498 | $2184 |
| Rent | $400 | $1174 | $797 |
| Groceries | $91 | $175 | $356 |
| Dining out | $151 | $313 | $211 |
| Cafe | $21 | $51 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $196 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $78 | $40 |
| Taxis | $12 | $44 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $54 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 | $93 |
| Gym | $22 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $30 | $142 | $112 |
| Massage | $27 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |