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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $480 | $844 | $965 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $82 | $98 | $136 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $174 | $121 | $271 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $22 | $25 | $37 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $164 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $24 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $18 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $29 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $47 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $15 | $14 | $65 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $19 | $65 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $50 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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). | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |