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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $1293 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $400 | $732 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $91 | $87 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $151 | $131 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $21 | $18 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $79 | $96 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $4 | $16 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $5 | $21 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $12 | $14 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $13 | $8 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $43 | $73 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $22 | $15 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $30 | $54 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $27 | $20 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |