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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | November - April | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1549 | $974 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $615 | $618 | $274 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $114 | $129 | $169 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $165 | $269 | $108 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $38 | $32 | $45 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $151 | $95 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $55 | $60 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $9 | $21 | $20 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $49 | $10 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $19 | $8 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $62 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $30 | $36 | $41 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $59 | $56 | $55 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $31 | $30 | $10 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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). | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |