Hanoi vs Lviv vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto

Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 8,053,663 731,387 880,691 259,453 237,559
Official language(s) Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Moderate Low Low Moderate Very High
Main airport Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit January, February, October - December May - September December - April January - May, October - December May - September
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1167 $922 $2359 $2143 $1759
Rent $503 $400 $1036 $923 $717
Groceries $151 $91 $236 $127 $148
Dining out $134 $151 $371 $207 $280
Cafe $39 $21 $43 $42 $45
Coworking space $72 $79 $157 $160 $96
Mobile internet $4 $4 $21 $21 $21
Public transportation $20 $5 $12 $17 $95
Taxis $13 $12 $48 $9 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $16 $0 $49 $10
Sport and cultural events $3 $13 $35 $97 $45
Museums and sights $4 $9 $9 $217 $24
Nightlife $89 $43 $117 $77 $66
Gym $57 $22 $37 $42 $56
Yoga $57 $30 $163 $54 $82
Massage $21 $27 $75 $101 $48
SIM card options Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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). 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 A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow