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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | May - September | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $922 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $503 | $400 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $151 | $91 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $134 | $151 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $21 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $79 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $5 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $13 | $12 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $13 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $43 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $57 | $22 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $30 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $21 | $27 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |