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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1984 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $965 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $136 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $271 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $37 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $164 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $24 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $27 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $18 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $47 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $65 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $65 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $50 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 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 | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |