Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 | $1759 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $678 | $965 | $400 | $778 | $717 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $157 | $136 | $91 | $281 | $148 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $261 | $271 | $151 | $182 | $280 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $56 | $37 | $21 | $49 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $209 | $164 | $79 | $159 | $96 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $63 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $95 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $45 | $18 | $16 | $24 | $10 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $28 | $29 | $13 | $81 | $45 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $110 | $47 | $43 | $64 | $66 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $107 | $65 | $22 | $69 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $105 | $65 | $30 | $65 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $54 | $50 | $27 | $51 | $48 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |