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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $959 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $499 | $316 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $108 | $161 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $202 | $128 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $29 | $35 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $120 | $88 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $9 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $36 | $15 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $27 | $15 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $24 | $6 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $7 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $74 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $37 | $34 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $48 | $71 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $26 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 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 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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 | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |