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Population 10,978,360 4,617,560 731,387 8,850,000 237,559 1,305,737 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese Czech Korean
Level of English Low Very high Low Moderate Very High High Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - May, September - November May - September March - May, October, November May - September June - October March - May, September - November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) ZAR - South African Rand (R) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1549 $922 $1867 $1759 $1806 $2184
Rent $480 $618 $400 $778 $717 $780 $797
Groceries $82 $129 $91 $281 $148 $158 $356
Dining out $174 $269 $151 $182 $280 $240 $211
Cafe $22 $32 $21 $49 $45 $53 $69
Coworking space $77 $151 $79 $159 $96 $175 $222
Mobile internet $11 $27 $4 $25 $21 $24 $40
Public transportation $23 $55 $5 $11 $95 $61 $40
Taxis $28 $21 $12 $9 $25 $33 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $49 $16 $24 $10 $19 $13
Sport and cultural events $22 $19 $13 $81 $45 $19 $39
Museums and sights $7 $15 $9 $20 $24 $35 $6
Nightlife $46 $43 $43 $64 $66 $50 $93
Gym $15 $36 $22 $69 $56 $56 $69
Yoga $57 $56 $30 $65 $82 $66 $112
Massage $37 $30 $27 $51 $48 $37 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro MTN, Vodacom Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, 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, round up elsewhere 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 Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Uber, Bolt Uber, Uklon Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not 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. 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! 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 Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow 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. 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. Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets 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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 24 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow