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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - June |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $922 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $480 | $499 | $503 | $400 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $82 | $108 | $151 | $91 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $174 | $202 | $134 | $151 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $22 | $29 | $39 | $21 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $4 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $20 | $5 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $28 | $27 | $13 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $3 | $13 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $15 | $37 | $57 | $22 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $57 | $48 | $57 | $30 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $37 | $26 | $21 | $27 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |