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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $618 | $503 | $400 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $129 | $151 | $91 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $269 | $134 | $151 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $32 | $39 | $21 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $151 | $72 | $79 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $55 | $20 | $5 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $19 | $3 | $13 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $36 | $57 | $22 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $56 | $57 | $30 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $30 | $21 | $27 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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). | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |