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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 517,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very High | High | High |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | December - April | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $2359 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $965 | $1036 | $717 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $136 | $236 | $148 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $371 | $280 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $37 | $43 | $45 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $157 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $12 | $95 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $48 | $25 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $0 | $10 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $35 | $45 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $117 | $66 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $65 | $37 | $56 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $65 | $163 | $82 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $50 | $75 | $48 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |