Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | January - March, December |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $922 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $1833 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $400 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $1066 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $91 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $95 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $151 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $210 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $21 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $25 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $79 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $7 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $5 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $33 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $12 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $16 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $13 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $26 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $43 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $54 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $22 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $30 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $40 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $27 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $32 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |