Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $659 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $354 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $44 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $81 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $18 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $49 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $6 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $6 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $11 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $22 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $9 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $23 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $15 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 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 | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |