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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $480 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $82 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $174 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $28 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $37 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |