Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $922 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 | $1363 |
Rent | $400 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 | $658 |
Groceries | $91 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 | $150 |
Dining out | $151 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 | $10 |
Cafe | $21 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 | $28 |
Coworking space | $79 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $3 |
Public transportation | $5 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 | $53 |
Taxis | $12 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $13 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $43 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 | $118 |
Gym | $22 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 | $72 |
Yoga | $30 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $27 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |