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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $1806 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $618 | $503 | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $780 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $129 | $151 | $91 | $175 | $281 | $158 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $269 | $134 | $151 | $313 | $182 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $32 | $39 | $21 | $51 | $49 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $151 | $72 | $79 | $196 | $159 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $55 | $20 | $5 | $78 | $11 | $61 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $19 | $3 | $13 | $54 | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $50 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $36 | $57 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $56 | $57 | $30 | $142 | $65 | $66 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $30 | $21 | $27 | $64 | $51 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |