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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 | $1867 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $480 | $618 | $503 | $400 | $778 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $82 | $129 | $151 | $91 | $281 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $174 | $269 | $134 | $151 | $182 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $22 | $32 | $39 | $21 | $49 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $151 | $72 | $79 | $159 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $55 | $20 | $5 | $11 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $28 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $19 | $3 | $13 | $81 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $64 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $15 | $36 | $57 | $22 | $69 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $57 | $56 | $57 | $30 | $65 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $37 | $30 | $21 | $27 | $51 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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 | 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! |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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. |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |