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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - April, December |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $1293 |
| Rent | $844 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $732 |
| Groceries | $98 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $87 |
| Dining out | $121 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $131 |
| Cafe | $25 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $21 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $73 |
| Gym | $14 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $15 |
| Yoga | $19 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |