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Population 10,978,360 8,053,663 144,900 731,387 2,427,000 237,559 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Greek Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Moderate High Low Low Very High High Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December January, February, October - December March - May, October - December May - September January - April, December May - September June - October March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1167 $1959 $922 $1293 $1759 $1806 $1976
Rent $480 $503 $678 $400 $732 $717 $780 $869
Groceries $82 $151 $157 $91 $87 $148 $158 $146
Dining out $174 $134 $261 $151 $131 $280 $240 $292
Cafe $22 $39 $56 $21 $18 $45 $53 $42
Coworking space $77 $72 $209 $79 $96 $96 $175 $152
Mobile internet $11 $4 $35 $4 $16 $21 $24 $16
Public transportation $23 $20 $63 $5 $21 $95 $61 $38
Taxis $28 $13 $42 $12 $14 $25 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $45 $16 $0 $10 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $3 $28 $13 $8 $45 $19 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $8 $9 $9 $24 $35 $44
Nightlife $46 $89 $110 $43 $73 $66 $50 $66
Gym $15 $57 $107 $22 $15 $56 $56 $34
Yoga $57 $57 $105 $30 $54 $82 $66 $87
Massage $37 $21 $54 $27 $20 $48 $37 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Grab, GoViet nTaxi Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable 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. 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. 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 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! Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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 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. 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. Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street 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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow