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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $965 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $136 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $271 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $37 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $164 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $24 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $18 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $29 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $47 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $65 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $65 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $50 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |