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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $678 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $157 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $261 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $56 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $209 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $35 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $42 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $28 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $110 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $107 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $105 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $54 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |