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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | May - September | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $922 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $616 | $503 | $400 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $191 | $151 | $91 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $168 | $134 | $151 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $21 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $5 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $19 | $13 | $12 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $13 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $43 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $96 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $30 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $11 | $21 | $27 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |