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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $974 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 | $2498 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $480 | $274 | $678 | $965 | $400 | $1174 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $82 | $169 | $157 | $136 | $91 | $175 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $174 | $108 | $261 | $271 | $151 | $313 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $45 | $56 | $37 | $21 | $51 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $95 | $209 | $164 | $79 | $196 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $60 | $63 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $28 | $20 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $10 | $45 | $18 | $16 | $49 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $8 | $28 | $29 | $13 | $54 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $62 | $110 | $47 | $43 | $82 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $41 | $107 | $65 | $22 | $44 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $37 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $27 | $64 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |