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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 517,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $965 | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $136 | $91 | $175 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $271 | $151 | $313 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $37 | $21 | $51 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $79 | $196 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $5 | $78 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $27 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $16 | $49 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $13 | $54 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $9 | $20 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $65 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $65 | $30 | $142 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $50 | $27 | $64 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |