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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $5431 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $2891 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $44 | $91 | $175 | $383 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $81 | $151 | $313 | $656 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $21 | $51 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $49 | $79 | $196 | $326 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $6 | $5 | $78 | $220 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $6 | $12 | $44 | $78 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $30 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $11 | $13 | $54 | $100 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $9 | $22 | $44 | $55 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $23 | $30 | $142 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $15 | $27 | $64 | $109 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |