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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $922 | $2498 | $2359 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $400 | $1174 | $1036 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $91 | $175 | $236 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $151 | $313 | $371 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $21 | $51 | $43 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $196 | $157 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $78 | $12 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $12 | $44 | $48 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $49 | $0 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $54 | $35 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 | $117 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $22 | $44 | $37 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $30 | $142 | $163 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $27 | $64 | $75 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |