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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | December - April | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $2359 | $2143 | $1833 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $1036 | $923 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $236 | $127 | $95 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $371 | $207 | $210 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $43 | $42 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $157 | $160 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $12 | $17 | $33 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $48 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $35 | $97 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $117 | $77 | $54 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $37 | $42 | $31 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $163 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $75 | $101 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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). | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |