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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $922 | $2498 | $5431 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $615 | $400 | $1174 | $2891 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $114 | $91 | $175 | $383 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $165 | $151 | $313 | $656 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $38 | $21 | $51 | $72 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $133 | $79 | $196 | $326 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $5 | $78 | $220 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $12 | $44 | $78 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $25 | $16 | $49 | $30 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $29 | $13 | $54 | $100 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $29 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $45 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $30 | $22 | $44 | $55 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $59 | $30 | $142 | $197 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $31 | $27 | $64 | $109 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 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 | Not customary or expected | 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 | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian 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). | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |