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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | January, February, October - December | May - September | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1167 | $922 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $844 | $503 | $400 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $98 | $151 | $91 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $121 | $134 | $151 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $25 | $39 | $21 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $79 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $20 | $5 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $12 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $16 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $13 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $4 | $9 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $89 | $43 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $14 | $57 | $22 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $19 | $57 | $30 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $27 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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). | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |