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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | December - April | June - October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1959 | $922 | $2359 | $1806 |
| Rent | $354 | $678 | $400 | $1036 | $780 |
| Groceries | $44 | $157 | $91 | $236 | $158 |
| Dining out | $81 | $261 | $151 | $371 | $240 |
| Cafe | $18 | $56 | $21 | $43 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $209 | $79 | $157 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $35 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $63 | $5 | $12 | $61 |
| Taxis | $6 | $42 | $12 | $48 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $28 | $13 | $35 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $110 | $43 | $117 | $50 |
| Gym | $9 | $107 | $22 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $23 | $105 | $30 | $163 | $66 |
| Massage | $15 | $54 | $27 | $75 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |