Bogota vs Bucharest vs Istanbul vs Lviv vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 15,520,000 731,387 237,559 6,718,903
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Turkish Ukrainian Portuguese Portuguese
Level of English Low High Low Low Very High Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Istanbul Airport (IST) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October April - June, September and October May - September May - September January - March, December
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $659 $922 $1759 $1833
Rent $480 $615 $354 $400 $717 $1066
Groceries $82 $114 $44 $91 $148 $95
Dining out $174 $165 $81 $151 $280 $210
Cafe $22 $38 $18 $21 $45 $25
Coworking space $77 $133 $49 $79 $96 $130
Mobile internet $11 $7 $3 $4 $21 $7
Public transportation $23 $21 $6 $5 $95 $33
Taxis $28 $9 $6 $12 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $2 $16 $10 $16
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $11 $13 $45 $55
Museums and sights $7 $29 $15 $9 $24 $26
Nightlife $46 $45 $22 $43 $66 $54
Gym $15 $30 $9 $22 $56 $31
Yoga $57 $59 $23 $30 $82 $40
Massage $37 $31 $15 $27 $48 $32
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, Kyivstar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo
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 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber BiTaksi Uber, Uklon Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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). A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. 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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow