Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 | $5431 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $616 | $503 | $400 | $1174 | $2891 | $797 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $191 | $151 | $91 | $175 | $383 | $356 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $168 | $134 | $151 | $313 | $656 | $211 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $39 | $21 | $51 | $72 | $69 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $79 | $196 | $326 | $222 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $40 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $5 | $78 | $220 | $40 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $19 | $13 | $12 | $44 | $78 | $41 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $30 | $13 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $13 | $54 | $100 | $39 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $93 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $96 | $57 | $22 | $44 | $55 | $69 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $98 | $57 | $30 | $142 | $197 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $21 | $27 | $64 | $109 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |