Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | November - April | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $974 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $1363 |
Rent | $616 | $618 | $274 | $503 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $658 |
Groceries | $191 | $129 | $169 | $151 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $150 |
Dining out | $168 | $269 | $108 | $134 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $32 | $45 | $39 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $28 |
Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $95 | $72 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $60 | $20 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $53 |
Taxis | $19 | $21 | $20 | $13 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $8 | $3 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $8 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $62 | $89 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $118 |
Gym | $96 | $36 | $41 | $57 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $72 |
Yoga | $98 | $56 | $55 | $57 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $30 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |