Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 731,387 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | December - April | May - September | June - October | March - June |
Currency | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $922 | $2359 | $1759 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $400 | $1036 | $717 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $91 | $236 | $148 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $151 | $371 | $280 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $21 | $43 | $45 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $79 | $157 | $96 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $5 | $12 | $95 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $12 | $48 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $0 | $10 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $13 | $35 | $45 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $43 | $117 | $66 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $22 | $37 | $56 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $30 | $163 | $82 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $27 | $75 | $48 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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). | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |