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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Greek | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1959 | $922 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $678 | $400 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $157 | $91 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $261 | $151 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $56 | $21 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $209 | $79 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $35 | $4 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $63 | $5 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $42 | $12 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $45 | $16 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $28 | $13 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $110 | $43 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $107 | $22 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $105 | $30 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $54 | $27 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |