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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | 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 | 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. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |