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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 517,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | May - September | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $922 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $965 | $400 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $136 | $91 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $151 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $37 | $21 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $79 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $4 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $5 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $27 | $12 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $16 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $13 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $9 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $43 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $65 | $22 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $65 | $30 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $50 | $27 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | 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. |
| 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |