Lviv vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Porto vs Sofia vs Ubud

Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 731,387 2,427,000 880,691 237,559 1,270,169 112,490
Official language(s) Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Portuguese Bulgarian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low Low Low Very High High Low
Main airport Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January - April, December December - April May - September April-June, September-October May - October
Currency UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $922 $1293 $2359 $1759 $1289 $1363
Rent $400 $732 $1036 $717 $567 $658
Groceries $91 $87 $236 $148 $10 $150
Dining out $151 $131 $371 $280 $227 $10
Cafe $21 $18 $43 $45 $27 $28
Coworking space $79 $96 $157 $96 $140 $106
Mobile internet $4 $16 $21 $21 $10 $3
Public transportation $5 $21 $12 $95 $30 $53
Taxis $12 $14 $48 $25 $12 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $16 $0 $0 $10 $40 $33
Sport and cultural events $13 $8 $35 $45 $18 $14
Museums and sights $9 $9 $9 $24 $12 $9
Nightlife $43 $73 $117 $66 $82 $118
Gym $22 $15 $37 $56 $23 $72
Yoga $30 $54 $163 $82 $62 $87
Massage $27 $20 $75 $48 $29 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS A1, Telenor, Vivacom Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify TaxiMe, TaxiStars Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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). A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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. 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. 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 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow