Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $2359 |
Rent | $616 | $274 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $1036 |
Groceries | $191 | $169 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $175 | $236 |
Dining out | $168 | $108 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $313 | $371 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $51 | $43 |
Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $196 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
Public transportation | $32 | $60 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $78 | $12 |
Taxis | $19 | $20 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $44 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $8 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $54 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $62 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $117 |
Gym | $96 | $41 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $44 | $37 |
Yoga | $98 | $55 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $142 | $163 |
Massage | $11 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $64 | $75 |
SIM card options | AIS | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |