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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | High | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1230 | $1321 | $1549 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $499 | $844 | $618 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $108 | $98 | $129 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $202 | $121 | $269 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $29 | $25 | $32 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $120 | $95 | $151 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $9 | $11 | $27 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $36 | $9 | $55 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $27 | $9 | $21 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $13 | $14 | $49 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $24 | $19 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $43 | $23 | $43 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $37 | $14 | $36 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $48 | $19 | $56 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $26 | $10 | $30 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |