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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 731,387 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $922 | $2143 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $400 | $923 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $91 | $127 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $151 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $21 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $79 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $5 | $17 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $13 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $43 | $77 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $22 | $42 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $27 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |