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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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). | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |