Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $1976 |
Rent | $400 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $869 |
Groceries | $91 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $146 |
Dining out | $151 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $292 |
Cafe | $21 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $42 |
Coworking space | $79 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $5 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $38 |
Taxis | $12 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $13 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $44 |
Nightlife | $43 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $66 |
Gym | $22 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $34 |
Yoga | $30 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $87 |
Massage | $27 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |