Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | June - October | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $1806 | $1363 |
Rent | $616 | $316 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $780 | $658 |
Groceries | $191 | $161 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $236 | $158 | $150 |
Dining out | $168 | $128 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $371 | $240 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $35 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $43 | $53 | $28 |
Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $157 | $175 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $12 | $61 | $53 |
Taxis | $19 | $15 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $48 | $33 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $19 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $35 | $19 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $117 | $50 | $118 |
Gym | $96 | $34 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $37 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $98 | $71 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $163 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $75 | $37 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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! | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |