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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 | $2498 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $480 | $844 | $678 | $965 | $400 | $1174 | $923 | $717 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $82 | $98 | $157 | $136 | $91 | $175 | $127 | $148 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $174 | $121 | $261 | $271 | $151 | $313 | $207 | $280 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $22 | $25 | $56 | $37 | $21 | $51 | $42 | $45 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $209 | $164 | $79 | $196 | $160 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $63 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $17 | $95 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $45 | $18 | $16 | $49 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $28 | $29 | $13 | $54 | $97 | $45 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $110 | $47 | $43 | $82 | $77 | $66 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $15 | $14 | $107 | $65 | $22 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $19 | $105 | $65 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $27 | $64 | $101 | $48 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |