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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | May - September | January - April, December | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $922 | $1293 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $400 | $732 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $91 | $87 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $151 | $131 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $21 | $18 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $79 | $96 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $5 | $21 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $12 | $14 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $16 | $0 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $13 | $8 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $43 | $73 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $22 | $15 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $30 | $54 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $27 | $20 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |