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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $618 | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $129 | $44 | $91 | $175 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $269 | $81 | $151 | $313 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $18 | $21 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $49 | $79 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $6 | $5 | $78 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $21 | $6 | $12 | $44 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $11 | $13 | $54 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $36 | $9 | $22 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $56 | $23 | $30 | $142 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $30 | $15 | $27 | $64 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |