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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 144,900 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | December - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1959 | $1984 | $2359 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $678 | $965 | $1036 | $797 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $157 | $136 | $236 | $356 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $261 | $271 | $371 | $211 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $56 | $37 | $43 | $69 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $209 | $164 | $157 | $222 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $35 | $24 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $63 | $12 | $40 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $42 | $27 | $48 | $41 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $18 | $0 | $13 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $28 | $29 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $24 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $110 | $47 | $117 | $93 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $107 | $65 | $37 | $69 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $105 | $65 | $163 | $112 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $54 | $50 | $75 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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 | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |