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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - June |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1230 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 | $5431 | $1462 |
Rent | $616 | $1054 | $499 | $503 | $400 | $1174 | $2891 | $752 |
Groceries | $191 | $234 | $108 | $151 | $91 | $175 | $383 | $112 |
Dining out | $168 | $345 | $202 | $134 | $151 | $313 | $656 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $75 | $29 | $39 | $21 | $51 | $72 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $120 | $72 | $79 | $196 | $326 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $9 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $4 |
Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $36 | $20 | $5 | $78 | $220 | $8 |
Taxis | $19 | $106 | $27 | $13 | $12 | $44 | $78 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $13 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $30 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $24 | $3 | $13 | $54 | $100 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $53 |
Gym | $96 | $86 | $37 | $57 | $22 | $44 | $55 | $33 |
Yoga | $98 | $130 | $48 | $57 | $30 | $142 | $197 | $37 |
Massage | $11 | $99 | $26 | $21 | $27 | $64 | $109 | $53 |
SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 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 but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |