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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2200 | $922 | $2498 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $939 | $400 | $1174 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $188 | $91 | $175 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $271 | $151 | $313 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $57 | $21 | $51 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $174 | $79 | $196 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $23 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $88 | $5 | $78 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $58 | $12 | $44 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $16 | $49 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $64 | $13 | $54 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $37 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $63 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $66 | $22 | $44 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $99 | $30 | $142 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $56 | $27 | $64 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |