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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 731,387 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $1289 |
| Rent | $400 | $567 |
| Groceries | $91 | $10 |
| Dining out | $151 | $227 |
| Cafe | $21 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $30 |
| Taxis | $12 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $22 | $23 |
| Yoga | $30 | $62 |
| Massage | $27 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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). | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |