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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | High | Low | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $1167 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $844 | $503 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $98 | $151 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $121 | $134 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $25 | $39 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $13 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $3 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $89 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $14 | $57 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $19 | $57 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 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 | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |