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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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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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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $2143 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $923 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $44 | $91 | $175 | $127 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $81 | $151 | $313 | $207 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $18 | $21 | $51 | $42 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $49 | $79 | $196 | $160 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $6 | $5 | $78 | $17 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $49 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $11 | $13 | $54 | $97 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $77 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $9 | $22 | $44 | $42 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $23 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $15 | $27 | $64 | $101 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |