Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | 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, October, November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $965 | $400 | $778 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $136 | $91 | $281 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $271 | $151 | $182 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $37 | $21 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $164 | $79 | $159 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $24 | $4 | $25 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $18 | $16 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $13 | $81 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $47 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $65 | $22 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $65 | $30 | $65 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $50 | $27 | $51 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | 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 | 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, FreeNow |
Tap water | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |