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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $1867 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $400 | $778 | $923 | $780 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $91 | $281 | $127 | $158 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $151 | $182 | $207 | $240 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $21 | $49 | $42 | $53 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $159 | $160 | $175 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $11 | $17 | $61 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $12 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $24 | $49 | $19 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $81 | $97 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $64 | $77 | $50 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $22 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $30 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $27 | $51 | $101 | $37 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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). | 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 | 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! | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |