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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $91 | $175 | $281 | $236 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $151 | $313 | $182 | $371 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $21 | $51 | $49 | $43 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $79 | $196 | $159 | $157 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $5 | $78 | $11 | $12 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $48 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $16 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $13 | $54 | $81 | $35 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $9 | $20 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $117 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $37 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $30 | $142 | $65 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $27 | $64 | $51 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |