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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $678 | $400 | $732 | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $157 | $91 | $87 | $148 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $261 | $151 | $131 | $280 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $56 | $21 | $18 | $45 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $209 | $79 | $96 | $96 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $35 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $5 | $21 | $95 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $42 | $12 | $14 | $25 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $16 | $0 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $28 | $13 | $8 | $45 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $110 | $43 | $73 | $66 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $107 | $22 | $15 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $105 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $54 | $27 | $20 | $48 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up 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 | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |