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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 731,387 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Czech | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $1806 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $400 | $780 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $91 | $158 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $151 | $240 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $21 | $53 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $175 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $61 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $12 | $33 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $19 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $19 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $35 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $50 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $22 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $30 | $66 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $27 | $37 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | 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). | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |