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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | High | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $780 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $158 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $240 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $53 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $61 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $33 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $19 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $19 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $50 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $66 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $37 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |