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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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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | 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) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | 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 | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | 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 everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1984 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $965 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $136 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $271 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $37 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $164 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $24 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $27 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $18 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $24 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $47 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $65 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $65 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $50 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Kakao | 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 | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |