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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $2498 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $400 | $1174 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $91 | $175 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $151 | $313 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $21 | $51 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $196 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $78 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $12 | $44 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $49 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $54 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $22 | $44 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $30 | $142 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $27 | $64 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | 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. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |