Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Lviv vs Madrid vs Medellin

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 731,387 6,578,0179 2,427,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Ukrainian Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high Low High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October May - September March - May, September - November January - April, December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $922 $2498 $1293
Rent $939 $480 $615 $400 $1174 $732
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $91 $175 $87
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $151 $313 $131
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $21 $51 $18
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $79 $196 $96
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $4 $10 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $5 $78 $21
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $12 $44 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $16 $49 $0
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $13 $54 $8
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $9 $20 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $43 $82 $73
Gym $66 $15 $30 $22 $44 $15
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $30 $142 $54
Massage $56 $37 $31 $27 $64 $20
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Kyivstar Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Tigo
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 Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 10% in restaurants
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Uklon Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now EasyTaxi
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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). Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats
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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa
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 Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food
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