Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Population | 926,426 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low | Very High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | December - April | May - September |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 | $2359 | $1759 |
Rent | $1650 | $678 | $965 | $400 | $1036 | $717 |
Groceries | $243 | $157 | $136 | $91 | $236 | $148 |
Dining out | $396 | $261 | $271 | $151 | $371 | $280 |
Cafe | $66 | $56 | $37 | $21 | $43 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $209 | $164 | $79 | $157 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $21 | $21 |
Public transportation | $110 | $63 | $63 | $5 | $12 | $95 |
Taxis | $73 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $48 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $45 | $18 | $16 | $0 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $28 | $29 | $13 | $35 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $9 | $24 |
Nightlife | $124 | $110 | $47 | $43 | $117 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $107 | $65 | $22 | $37 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $105 | $65 | $30 | $163 | $82 |
Massage | $89 | $54 | $50 | $27 | $75 | $48 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |