Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Population | 926,426 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | December - April | January - May, October - December | June - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1959 | $922 | $2359 | $2143 | $1806 |
Rent | $1650 | $678 | $400 | $1036 | $923 | $780 |
Groceries | $243 | $157 | $91 | $236 | $127 | $158 |
Dining out | $396 | $261 | $151 | $371 | $207 | $240 |
Cafe | $66 | $56 | $21 | $43 | $42 | $53 |
Coworking space | $331 | $209 | $79 | $157 | $160 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $35 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $110 | $63 | $5 | $12 | $17 | $61 |
Taxis | $73 | $42 | $12 | $48 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $28 | $13 | $35 | $97 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $35 |
Nightlife | $124 | $110 | $43 | $117 | $77 | $50 |
Gym | $62 | $107 | $22 | $37 | $42 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $105 | $30 | $163 | $54 | $66 |
Massage | $89 | $54 | $27 | $75 | $101 | $37 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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). | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |