Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - May, October - December | June - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $1167 | $922 | $2143 | $1806 |
Rent | $616 | $316 | $503 | $400 | $923 | $780 |
Groceries | $191 | $161 | $151 | $91 | $127 | $158 |
Dining out | $168 | $128 | $134 | $151 | $207 | $240 |
Cafe | $45 | $35 | $39 | $21 | $42 | $53 |
Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $72 | $79 | $160 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $20 | $5 | $17 | $61 |
Taxis | $19 | $15 | $13 | $12 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $3 | $13 | $97 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $35 |
Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $89 | $43 | $77 | $50 |
Gym | $96 | $34 | $57 | $22 | $42 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $71 | $57 | $30 | $54 | $66 |
Massage | $11 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $101 | $37 |
SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 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%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | 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 | 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! |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |