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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 517,000 731,387 880,691 237,559 1,305,737 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese Czech Korean
Level of English Low High High Very high Low Low Very High High Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December March - May, September, October May - September December - April May - September June - October March - May, September - November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1321 $1984 $922 $2359 $1759 $1806 $2184
Rent $480 $499 $844 $965 $400 $1036 $717 $780 $797
Groceries $82 $108 $98 $136 $91 $236 $148 $158 $356
Dining out $174 $202 $121 $271 $151 $371 $280 $240 $211
Cafe $22 $29 $25 $37 $21 $43 $45 $53 $69
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $164 $79 $157 $96 $175 $222
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $24 $4 $21 $21 $24 $40
Public transportation $23 $36 $9 $63 $5 $12 $95 $61 $40
Taxis $28 $27 $9 $27 $12 $48 $25 $33 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $18 $16 $0 $10 $19 $13
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $24 $29 $13 $35 $45 $19 $39
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $24 $9 $9 $24 $35 $6
Nightlife $46 $43 $23 $47 $43 $117 $66 $50 $93
Gym $15 $37 $14 $65 $22 $37 $56 $56 $69
Yoga $57 $48 $19 $65 $30 $163 $82 $66 $112
Massage $37 $26 $10 $50 $27 $75 $48 $37 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 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, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, FreeNow Uber, Uklon Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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). 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. 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos 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 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants 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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks 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 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow