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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,166,978 731,387 6,578,0179 880,691 259,453 112,490
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Thai Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low Moderate Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November November - April May - September March - May, September - November December - April January - May, October - December May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $974 $922 $2498 $2359 $2143 $1363
Rent $939 $480 $499 $274 $400 $1174 $1036 $923 $658
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $169 $91 $175 $236 $127 $150
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $108 $151 $313 $371 $207 $10
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $45 $21 $51 $43 $42 $28
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $95 $79 $196 $157 $160 $106
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $11 $4 $10 $21 $21 $3
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $60 $5 $78 $12 $17 $53
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $20 $12 $44 $48 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $10 $16 $49 $0 $49 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $8 $13 $54 $35 $97 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $8 $9 $20 $9 $217 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $62 $43 $82 $117 $77 $118
Gym $66 $15 $37 $41 $22 $44 $37 $42 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $55 $30 $142 $163 $54 $87
Massage $56 $37 $26 $10 $27 $64 $75 $101 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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. 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 Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food 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! Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow