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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1167 | $922 |
| Rent | $480 | $503 | $400 |
| Groceries | $82 | $151 | $91 |
| Dining out | $174 | $134 | $151 |
| Cafe | $22 | $39 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $72 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $20 | $5 |
| Taxis | $28 | $13 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $3 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $89 | $43 |
| Gym | $15 | $57 | $22 |
| Yoga | $57 | $57 | $30 |
| Massage | $37 | $21 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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). |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |