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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1959 | $922 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $678 | $400 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $157 | $91 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $261 | $151 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $21 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $209 | $79 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $4 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $16 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $28 | $13 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $110 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $107 | $22 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $105 | $30 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $54 | $27 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |