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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $922 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $316 | $400 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $161 | $91 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $128 | $151 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $21 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $79 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $5 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $15 | $12 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $13 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $43 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $34 | $22 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $71 | $30 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 madrileรฑa, churros | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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! | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |