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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $615 | $965 | $400 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $114 | $136 | $91 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $165 | $271 | $151 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $38 | $37 | $21 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $133 | $164 | $79 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $7 | $24 | $4 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $25 | $18 | $16 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $29 | $29 | $13 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $29 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $45 | $47 | $43 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $30 | $65 | $22 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $59 | $65 | $30 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $31 | $50 | $27 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. |
| 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |