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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 |
| Rent | $678 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $717 |
| Groceries | $157 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $148 |
| Dining out | $261 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $280 |
| Cafe | $56 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $209 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $35 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $95 |
| Taxis | $42 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $28 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $110 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $107 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $105 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $82 |
| Massage | $54 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, 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 | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |