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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 144,900 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | December - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1959 | $2359 | $2143 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $678 | $1036 | $923 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $157 | $236 | $127 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $261 | $371 | $207 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $56 | $43 | $42 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $209 | $157 | $160 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $35 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $12 | $17 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $42 | $48 | $9 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $28 | $35 | $97 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $110 | $117 | $77 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $107 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $105 | $163 | $54 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $54 | $75 | $101 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |