Berlin vs Bogota vs Lviv vs Medellin vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto vs Prague vs Sofia vs Tbilisi vs Ubud vs Valencia

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 731,387 2,427,000 259,453 237,559 1,305,737 1,270,169 1,108,700 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Portuguese Czech Bulgarian Georgian Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Low Low Moderate Very High High High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December May - September January - April, December January - May, October - December May - September June - October April-June, September-October March - June May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $922 $1293 $2143 $1759 $1806 $1289 $1462 $1363 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $400 $732 $923 $717 $780 $567 $752 $658 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $91 $87 $127 $148 $158 $10 $112 $150 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $151 $131 $207 $280 $240 $227 $169 $10 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $21 $18 $42 $45 $53 $27 $45 $28 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $79 $96 $160 $96 $175 $140 $125 $106 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $4 $16 $21 $21 $24 $10 $4 $3 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $5 $21 $17 $95 $61 $30 $8 $53 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $12 $14 $9 $25 $33 $12 $14 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $16 $0 $49 $10 $19 $40 $27 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $13 $8 $97 $45 $19 $18 $21 $14 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $9 $9 $217 $24 $35 $12 $9 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $73 $77 $66 $50 $82 $53 $118 $66
Gym $66 $15 $22 $15 $42 $56 $56 $23 $33 $72 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $30 $54 $54 $82 $66 $62 $37 $87 $87
Massage $56 $37 $27 $20 $101 $48 $37 $29 $53 $10 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile A1, Telenor, Vivacom Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
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 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 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 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago TaxiMe, TaxiStars Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. 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 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! 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 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 Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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. Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 cafés Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow