Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $2143 | $2184 | $1363 |
Rent | $616 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $923 | $797 | $658 |
Groceries | $191 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $127 | $356 | $150 |
Dining out | $168 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $207 | $211 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $42 | $69 | $28 |
Coworking space | $127 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $160 | $222 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $40 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $17 | $40 | $53 |
Taxis | $19 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $41 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $13 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $97 | $39 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $77 | $93 | $118 |
Gym | $96 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $42 | $69 | $72 |
Yoga | $98 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $54 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $101 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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). | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |