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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $678 | $400 | $732 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $157 | $91 | $87 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $261 | $151 | $131 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $56 | $21 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $209 | $79 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $35 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $63 | $5 | $21 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $42 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $45 | $16 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $28 | $13 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $110 | $43 | $73 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $107 | $22 | $15 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $105 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $54 | $27 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |