Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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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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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1549 | $1167 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $618 | $503 | $965 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $129 | $151 | $136 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $269 | $134 | $271 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $32 | $39 | $37 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $151 | $72 | $164 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $4 | $24 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $21 | $13 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $18 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $19 | $3 | $29 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $89 | $47 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $36 | $57 | $65 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $56 | $57 | $65 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $30 | $21 | $50 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |