Bogota 🇨🇴
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September, October | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1984 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $965 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $136 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $271 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $37 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $164 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $24 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $27 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $18 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $24 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $47 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $65 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $65 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $50 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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). | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |