Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Ukrainian | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Very high | Low | Very high |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | February - May | March - May, September, October | May - September | April - June, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $959 | $1984 | $922 | $5431 |
Rent | $616 | $615 | $316 | $965 | $400 | $2891 |
Groceries | $191 | $114 | $161 | $136 | $91 | $383 |
Dining out | $168 | $165 | $128 | $271 | $151 | $656 |
Cafe | $45 | $38 | $35 | $37 | $21 | $72 |
Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $88 | $164 | $79 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $4 | $45 |
Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $15 | $63 | $5 | $220 |
Taxis | $19 | $9 | $15 | $27 | $12 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $18 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $6 | $29 | $13 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $2 | $24 | $9 | $74 |
Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $74 | $47 | $43 | $195 |
Gym | $96 | $30 | $34 | $65 | $22 | $55 |
Yoga | $98 | $59 | $71 | $65 | $30 | $197 |
Massage | $11 | $31 | $10 | $50 | $27 | $109 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon |
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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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). | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |