Berlin vs Bucharest vs Lviv vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 731,387 880,691 259,453 834,000
Official language(s) German Romanian Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October May - September December - April January - May, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $922 $2359 $2143 $1976
Rent $939 $615 $400 $1036 $923 $869
Groceries $188 $114 $91 $236 $127 $146
Dining out $271 $165 $151 $371 $207 $292
Cafe $57 $38 $21 $43 $42 $42
Coworking space $174 $133 $79 $157 $160 $152
Mobile internet $23 $7 $4 $21 $21 $16
Public transportation $88 $21 $5 $12 $17 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $12 $48 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $16 $0 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $13 $35 $97 $73
Museums and sights $37 $29 $9 $9 $217 $44
Nightlife $63 $45 $43 $117 $77 $66
Gym $66 $30 $22 $37 $42 $34
Yoga $99 $59 $30 $163 $54 $87
Massage $56 $31 $27 $75 $101 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
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 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Uklon Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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 Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi 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 Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias 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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow