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Population 5,680,000 110,000 3,400,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,053,663 731,387 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) Thai English, Bajan Creole German Spanish Vietnamese Vietnamese Ukrainian Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Very high Very high High Low Moderate Low High Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December November - May May - September September - December February - May January, February, October - December May - September June - October March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2702 $2200 $1321 $959 $1167 $922 $1806 $1976
Rent $616 $1054 $939 $844 $316 $503 $400 $780 $869
Groceries $191 $234 $188 $98 $161 $151 $91 $158 $146
Dining out $168 $345 $271 $121 $128 $134 $151 $240 $292
Cafe $45 $75 $57 $25 $35 $39 $21 $53 $42
Coworking space $127 $321 $174 $95 $88 $72 $79 $175 $152
Mobile internet $23 $49 $23 $11 $4 $4 $4 $24 $16
Public transportation $32 $35 $88 $9 $15 $20 $5 $61 $38
Taxis $19 $106 $58 $9 $15 $13 $12 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $17 $14 $0 $0 $16 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $37 $64 $24 $6 $3 $13 $19 $73
Museums and sights $21 $36 $37 $4 $2 $4 $9 $35 $44
Nightlife $50 $96 $63 $23 $74 $89 $43 $50 $66
Gym $96 $86 $66 $14 $34 $57 $22 $56 $34
Yoga $98 $130 $99 $19 $71 $57 $30 $66 $87
Massage $11 $99 $56 $10 $10 $21 $27 $37 $45
SIM card options AIS Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab None available Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. 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. 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). Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow