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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, 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 panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |