Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | January - March, December | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 | $1833 | $1363 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $717 | $1066 | $658 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $91 | $175 | $281 | $148 | $95 | $150 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $151 | $313 | $182 | $280 | $210 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $21 | $51 | $49 | $45 | $25 | $28 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $79 | $196 | $159 | $96 | $130 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $7 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $5 | $78 | $11 | $95 | $33 | $53 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $16 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $13 | $54 | $81 | $45 | $55 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $9 | $20 | $20 | $24 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $66 | $54 | $118 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $31 | $72 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $30 | $142 | $65 | $82 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $27 | $64 | $51 | $48 | $32 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 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 | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |