Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Lviv vs Medellin vs Seoul

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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 731,387 2,427,000 9,963,452
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Ukrainian Spanish Korean
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October May - September January - April, December March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $922 $1293 $2184
Rent $939 $480 $615 $400 $732 $797
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $91 $87 $356
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $151 $131 $211
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $21 $18 $69
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $79 $96 $222
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $4 $16 $40
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $5 $21 $40
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $12 $14 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $16 $0 $13
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $13 $8 $39
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $9 $9 $6
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $43 $73 $93
Gym $66 $15 $30 $22 $15 $69
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $30 $54 $112
Massage $56 $37 $31 $27 $20 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian 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). A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow