Lviv vs Madrid vs Valencia

Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 731,387 6,578,0179 834,000
Official language(s) Ukrainian Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $922 $2498 $1976
Rent $400 $1174 $869
Groceries $91 $175 $146
Dining out $151 $313 $292
Cafe $21 $51 $42
Coworking space $79 $196 $152
Mobile internet $4 $10 $16
Public transportation $5 $78 $38
Taxis $12 $44 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $16 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $13 $54 $73
Museums and sights $9 $20 $44
Nightlife $43 $82 $66
Gym $22 $44 $34
Yoga $30 $142 $87
Massage $27 $64 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Kyivstar Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Uklon Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Cabify, FreeNow
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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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! Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 9 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow