Buenos Aires vs Larnaca vs Lviv vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Porto vs Seoul

Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 2,900,000 144,900 731,387 2,427,000 880,691 237,559 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Greek Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Portuguese Korean
Level of English High High Low Low Low Very High Moderate
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit September - December March - May, October - December May - September January - April, December December - April May - September March - May, September - November
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1321 $1959 $922 $1293 $2359 $1759 $2184
Rent $844 $678 $400 $732 $1036 $717 $797
Groceries $98 $157 $91 $87 $236 $148 $356
Dining out $121 $261 $151 $131 $371 $280 $211
Cafe $25 $56 $21 $18 $43 $45 $69
Coworking space $95 $209 $79 $96 $157 $96 $222
Mobile internet $11 $35 $4 $16 $21 $21 $40
Public transportation $9 $63 $5 $21 $12 $95 $40
Taxis $9 $42 $12 $14 $48 $25 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $45 $16 $0 $0 $10 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $28 $13 $8 $35 $45 $39
Museums and sights $4 $8 $9 $9 $9 $24 $6
Nightlife $23 $110 $43 $73 $117 $66 $93
Gym $14 $107 $22 $15 $37 $56 $69
Yoga $19 $105 $30 $54 $163 $82 $112
Massage $10 $54 $27 $20 $75 $48 $75
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) nTaxi Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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). A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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.
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow