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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $1759 | $1462 |
| Rent | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $717 | $752 |
| Groceries | $91 | $175 | $87 | $148 | $112 |
| Dining out | $151 | $313 | $131 | $280 | $169 |
| Cafe | $21 | $51 | $18 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $196 | $96 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $78 | $21 | $95 | $8 |
| Taxis | $12 | $44 | $14 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $54 | $8 | $45 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 | $73 | $66 | $53 |
| Gym | $22 | $44 | $15 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $30 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $37 |
| Massage | $27 | $64 | $20 | $48 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |