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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $274 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $169 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $108 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $45 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $20 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $41 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $55 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |