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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $959 | $659 | $922 | $2359 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $316 | $354 | $400 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $161 | $44 | $91 | $236 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $128 | $81 | $151 | $371 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $21 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $88 | $49 | $79 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $5 | $12 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $12 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $6 | $11 | $13 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $74 | $22 | $43 | $117 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $34 | $9 | $22 | $37 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $71 | $23 | $30 | $163 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |