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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | December - April | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $2359 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $618 | $316 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $1036 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $129 | $161 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $236 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $269 | $128 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $371 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $43 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $88 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $157 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $12 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $21 | $15 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $48 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $6 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $35 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $2 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $74 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $117 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $36 | $34 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $37 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $56 | $71 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $163 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $30 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $75 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | 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). | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |