Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | 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) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão 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 | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | 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 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | 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 | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 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 cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | 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. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | 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, fideuà , 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. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (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) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |