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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 731,387 259,453 237,559
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Low High High Low Moderate Very High
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December May - September January - May, October - December May - September
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1321 $922 $2143 $1759
Rent $480 $499 $844 $400 $923 $717
Groceries $82 $108 $98 $91 $127 $148
Dining out $174 $202 $121 $151 $207 $280
Cafe $22 $29 $25 $21 $42 $45
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $79 $160 $96
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $4 $21 $21
Public transportation $23 $36 $9 $5 $17 $95
Taxis $28 $27 $9 $12 $9 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $16 $49 $10
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $24 $13 $97 $45
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $9 $217 $24
Nightlife $46 $43 $23 $43 $77 $66
Gym $15 $37 $14 $22 $42 $56
Yoga $57 $48 $19 $30 $54 $82
Massage $37 $26 $10 $27 $101 $48
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Uklon N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water 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. 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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). 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.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky 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
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow