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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | 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 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $91 | $281 | $236 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $151 | $182 | $371 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $21 | $49 | $43 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $79 | $159 | $157 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $5 | $11 | $12 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $12 | $9 | $48 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $24 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $13 | $81 | $35 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $64 | $117 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $22 | $69 | $37 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $30 | $65 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $27 | $51 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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). | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |