Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Very High | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | February - May | May - September | May - September | June - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $959 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $316 | $400 | $717 | $780 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $161 | $91 | $148 | $158 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $128 | $151 | $280 | $240 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $35 | $21 | $45 | $53 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $88 | $79 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $15 | $5 | $95 | $61 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $15 | $12 | $25 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $6 | $13 | $45 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $2 | $9 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $74 | $43 | $66 | $50 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $34 | $22 | $56 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $71 | $30 | $82 | $66 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $10 | $27 | $48 | $37 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |