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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | May - September | January - April, December | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $922 | $1293 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $615 | $400 | $732 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $114 | $91 | $87 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $165 | $151 | $131 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $38 | $21 | $18 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $79 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $16 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $5 | $21 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $12 | $14 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $16 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $13 | $8 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $9 | $9 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $73 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $30 | $22 | $15 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $59 | $30 | $54 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $31 | $27 | $20 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |