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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - April, December | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $1293 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $499 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $732 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $108 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $87 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $202 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $131 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $18 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $16 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $21 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $27 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $14 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $8 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $73 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $37 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $48 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $26 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $20 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |