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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April | June - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 | $1806 |
| Rent | $615 | $503 | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 | $780 |
| Groceries | $114 | $151 | $91 | $175 | $281 | $383 | $236 | $158 |
| Dining out | $165 | $134 | $151 | $313 | $182 | $656 | $371 | $240 |
| Cafe | $38 | $39 | $21 | $51 | $49 | $72 | $43 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $79 | $196 | $159 | $326 | $157 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $5 | $78 | $11 | $220 | $12 | $61 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $78 | $48 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $24 | $30 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $13 | $54 | $81 | $100 | $35 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $195 | $117 | $50 |
| Gym | $30 | $57 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $55 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $59 | $57 | $30 | $142 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $66 |
| Massage | $31 | $21 | $27 | $64 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |