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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $618 | $503 | $400 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $129 | $151 | $91 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $269 | $134 | $151 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $39 | $21 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $72 | $79 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $20 | $5 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $3 | $13 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $36 | $57 | $22 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $56 | $57 | $30 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $30 | $21 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 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 | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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 sautรฉed 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). | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |