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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $659 | $922 | $2143 |
| Rent | $616 | $618 | $354 | $400 | $923 |
| Groceries | $191 | $129 | $44 | $91 | $127 |
| Dining out | $168 | $269 | $81 | $151 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $18 | $21 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $49 | $79 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $3 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $6 | $5 | $17 |
| Taxis | $19 | $21 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $2 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $11 | $13 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $15 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $22 | $43 | $77 |
| Gym | $96 | $36 | $9 | $22 | $42 |
| Yoga | $98 | $56 | $23 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $11 | $30 | $15 | $27 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | N/A |
| 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |