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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1549 | $922 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $618 | $400 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $129 | $91 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $269 | $151 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $32 | $21 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $151 | $79 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $55 | $5 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $21 | $12 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $16 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $19 | $13 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $15 | $9 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $43 | $43 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $36 | $22 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $56 | $30 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $30 | $27 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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). | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |