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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). | 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. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |