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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $965 | $400 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $136 | $91 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $271 | $151 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $37 | $21 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $164 | $79 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $24 | $4 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $18 | $16 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $29 | $13 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $47 | $43 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $65 | $22 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $65 | $30 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $50 | $27 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |