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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 731,387 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $400 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $91 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $151 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $21 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $12 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $22 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $30 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $27 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 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 |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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 cafรฉs | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |