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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | January - April, December | May - September |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 | $1293 | $1759 |
| Rent | $615 | $678 | $965 | $400 | $732 | $717 |
| Groceries | $114 | $157 | $136 | $91 | $87 | $148 |
| Dining out | $165 | $261 | $271 | $151 | $131 | $280 |
| Cafe | $38 | $56 | $37 | $21 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $209 | $164 | $79 | $96 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $95 |
| Taxis | $9 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $14 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $45 | $18 | $16 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $28 | $29 | $13 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $110 | $47 | $43 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $107 | $65 | $22 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $59 | $105 | $65 | $30 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $31 | $54 | $50 | $27 | $20 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |