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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $1833 |
| Rent | $616 | $316 | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $191 | $161 | $44 | $91 | $175 | $95 |
| Dining out | $168 | $128 | $81 | $151 | $313 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $18 | $21 | $51 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $49 | $79 | $196 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $6 | $5 | $78 | $33 |
| Taxis | $19 | $15 | $6 | $12 | $44 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $11 | $13 | $54 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $54 |
| Gym | $96 | $34 | $9 | $22 | $44 | $31 |
| Yoga | $98 | $71 | $23 | $30 | $142 | $40 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $64 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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! | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |