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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $659 | $1959 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $844 | $354 | $678 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $797 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $98 | $44 | $157 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $356 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $121 | $81 | $261 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $211 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $25 | $18 | $56 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $69 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $49 | $209 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $222 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $6 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $40 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $41 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $2 | $45 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $13 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $11 | $28 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $39 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $22 | $110 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $93 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $14 | $9 | $107 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $19 | $23 | $105 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $112 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |