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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Romanian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - October | September - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $922 | $1867 | $1833 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $615 | $844 | $400 | $778 | $1066 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $114 | $98 | $91 | $281 | $95 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $165 | $121 | $151 | $182 | $210 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $25 | $21 | $49 | $25 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $133 | $95 | $79 | $159 | $130 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $7 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $21 | $9 | $5 | $11 | $33 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $9 | $9 | $12 | $9 | $14 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $16 | $24 | $16 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $29 | $24 | $13 | $81 | $55 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $26 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $45 | $23 | $43 | $64 | $54 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $30 | $14 | $22 | $69 | $31 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $59 | $19 | $30 | $65 | $40 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $31 | $10 | $27 | $51 | $32 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for 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 cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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 | 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |