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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | May - September | December - April | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $922 | $2359 | $1759 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $400 | $1036 | $717 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $91 | $236 | $148 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $151 | $371 | $280 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $21 | $43 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $79 | $157 | $96 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $5 | $12 | $95 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $12 | $48 | $25 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $16 | $0 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $13 | $35 | $45 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $117 | $66 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $22 | $37 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $30 | $163 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $27 | $75 | $48 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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). | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |