Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Low | Very High | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | May - September | December - April | May - September | June - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $922 | $2359 | $1759 | $1806 |
Rent | $616 | $316 | $400 | $1036 | $717 | $780 |
Groceries | $191 | $161 | $91 | $236 | $148 | $158 |
Dining out | $168 | $128 | $151 | $371 | $280 | $240 |
Cafe | $45 | $35 | $21 | $43 | $45 | $53 |
Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $79 | $157 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $5 | $12 | $95 | $61 |
Taxis | $19 | $15 | $12 | $48 | $25 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $10 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $13 | $35 | $45 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $43 | $117 | $66 | $50 |
Gym | $96 | $34 | $22 | $37 | $56 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $71 | $30 | $163 | $82 | $66 |
Massage | $11 | $10 | $27 | $75 | $48 | $37 |
SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up 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 | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |