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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Spanish | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | September - December | November - April | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1321 | $974 | $922 | $2498 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $844 | $274 | $400 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $98 | $169 | $91 | $175 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $121 | $108 | $151 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $95 | $95 | $79 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $9 | $60 | $5 | $78 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $10 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $13 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $23 | $62 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $14 | $41 | $22 | $44 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $19 | $55 | $30 | $142 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |