Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $1759 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $717 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $148 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $280 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $21 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $95 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $24 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $82 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $48 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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). | 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. |
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 | 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 |
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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |