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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 | $1462 |
Rent | $480 | $615 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $797 | $752 |
Groceries | $82 | $114 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $356 | $112 |
Dining out | $174 | $165 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $211 | $169 |
Cafe | $22 | $38 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $69 | $45 |
Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $40 | $8 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $39 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $93 | $53 |
Gym | $15 | $30 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $57 | $59 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $37 |
Massage | $37 | $31 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |