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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | September - December | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | 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 | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1321 | $1167 | $922 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $844 | $503 | $400 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $98 | $151 | $91 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $121 | $134 | $151 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $25 | $39 | $21 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $95 | $72 | $79 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $9 | $20 | $5 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $9 | $13 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $24 | $3 | $13 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $23 | $89 | $43 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $14 | $57 | $22 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $19 | $57 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 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 | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | 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. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. 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 | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |