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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $659 | $922 | $2498 |
| Rent | $616 | $354 | $400 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $191 | $44 | $91 | $175 |
| Dining out | $168 | $81 | $151 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $21 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $49 | $79 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $6 | $5 | $78 |
| Taxis | $19 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $11 | $13 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $22 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $9 | $22 | $44 |
| Yoga | $98 | $23 | $30 | $142 |
| Massage | $11 | $15 | $27 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |