Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | May - September | January - April, December | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $922 | $1293 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 | $1363 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $400 | $732 | $780 | $1066 | $797 | $658 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $91 | $87 | $158 | $95 | $356 | $150 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $151 | $131 | $240 | $210 | $211 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $21 | $18 | $53 | $25 | $69 | $28 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $79 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $222 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $16 | $24 | $7 | $40 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $5 | $21 | $61 | $33 | $40 | $53 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $12 | $14 | $33 | $14 | $41 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $16 | $0 | $19 | $16 | $13 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $13 | $8 | $19 | $55 | $39 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $9 | $9 | $35 | $26 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $43 | $73 | $50 | $54 | $93 | $118 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $22 | $15 | $56 | $31 | $69 | $72 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $30 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $27 | $20 | $37 | $32 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |