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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 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 | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | 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, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |