Lviv vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Panama City vs Porto

Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 731,387 8,850,000 8,323,340 880,691 237,559
Official language(s) Ukrainian Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Low Moderate Very high Low Very High
Main airport Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, October, November April - June, September - November December - April May - September
Currency UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $922 $1867 $5431 $2359 $1759
Rent $400 $778 $2891 $1036 $717
Groceries $91 $281 $383 $236 $148
Dining out $151 $182 $656 $371 $280
Cafe $21 $49 $72 $43 $45
Coworking space $79 $159 $326 $157 $96
Mobile internet $4 $25 $45 $21 $21
Public transportation $5 $11 $220 $12 $95
Taxis $12 $9 $78 $48 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $16 $24 $30 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $13 $81 $100 $35 $45
Museums and sights $9 $20 $74 $9 $24
Nightlife $43 $64 $195 $117 $66
Gym $22 $69 $55 $37 $56
Yoga $30 $65 $197 $163 $82
Massage $27 $51 $109 $75 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Uber, Uklon Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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). Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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.
Local food specialities Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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
Eat like a local Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow