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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $922 | $1867 | $1759 | $1462 |
| Rent | $480 | $400 | $778 | $717 | $752 |
| Groceries | $82 | $91 | $281 | $148 | $112 |
| Dining out | $174 | $151 | $182 | $280 | $169 |
| Cafe | $22 | $21 | $49 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $79 | $159 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $5 | $11 | $95 | $8 |
| Taxis | $28 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $24 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $13 | $81 | $45 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $64 | $66 | $53 |
| Gym | $15 | $22 | $69 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $30 | $65 | $82 | $37 |
| Massage | $37 | $27 | $51 | $48 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |