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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1167 | $922 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $503 | $400 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $151 | $91 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $134 | $151 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $39 | $21 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $72 | $79 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $20 | $5 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $13 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $3 | $13 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $4 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $89 | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $57 | $22 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $30 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $21 | $27 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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). | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |