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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | February - May | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $959 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $316 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $161 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $128 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $35 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $88 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $15 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $15 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $6 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $74 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $34 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $71 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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