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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 | $1363 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 | $658 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $175 | $281 | $236 | $150 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $313 | $182 | $371 | $10 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $51 | $49 | $43 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $196 | $159 | $157 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $78 | $11 | $12 | $53 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $48 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $54 | $81 | $35 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $20 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $117 | $118 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $37 | $72 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $142 | $65 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $64 | $51 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and 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 | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |