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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $281 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $182 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $49 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $159 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $11 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $9 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $24 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $81 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $69 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $65 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $51 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |