Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1167 | $922 | $1759 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $480 | $503 | $400 | $717 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $82 | $151 | $91 | $148 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $174 | $134 | $151 | $280 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $22 | $39 | $21 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $20 | $5 | $95 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $28 | $13 | $12 | $25 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $3 | $13 | $45 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $89 | $43 | $66 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $15 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $57 | $57 | $30 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $37 | $21 | $27 | $48 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |