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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $1959 | $922 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $503 | $678 | $400 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $151 | $157 | $91 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $134 | $261 | $151 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $56 | $21 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $209 | $79 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $13 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $28 | $13 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $110 | $43 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $57 | $107 | $22 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $105 | $30 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $21 | $54 | $27 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |