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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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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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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | November - April | May - September | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $974 | $922 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $274 | $400 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $169 | $91 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $108 | $151 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $45 | $21 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $95 | $79 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $60 | $5 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $20 | $12 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $10 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $8 | $13 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $62 | $43 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $41 | $22 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $55 | $30 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $10 | $27 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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). | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |