Lviv vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Valencia

Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 731,387 8,850,000 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, October, November December - April March - June, September, October
Currency UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $922 $1867 $2359 $1976
Rent $400 $778 $1036 $869
Groceries $91 $281 $236 $146
Dining out $151 $182 $371 $292
Cafe $21 $49 $43 $42
Coworking space $79 $159 $157 $152
Mobile internet $4 $25 $21 $16
Public transportation $5 $11 $12 $38
Taxis $12 $9 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $16 $24 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $13 $81 $35 $73
Museums and sights $9 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $64 $117 $66
Gym $22 $69 $37 $34
Yoga $30 $65 $163 $87
Massage $27 $51 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Uklon Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. 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 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 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 98 listings on Happy Cow