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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - April, December | June - October | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $1293 | $1806 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $400 | $732 | $780 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $91 | $87 | $158 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $151 | $131 | $240 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $21 | $18 | $53 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $16 | $24 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $21 | $61 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $12 | $14 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $0 | $19 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $8 | $19 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $9 | $35 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $73 | $50 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $22 | $15 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $30 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $27 | $20 | $37 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |