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Population 5,680,000 731,387 2,427,000 8,323,340 237,559 1,305,737
Official language(s) Thai Ukrainian Spanish English (de facto) Portuguese Czech
Level of English Low Low Low Very high Very High High
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September January - April, December April - June, September - November May - September June - October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $922 $1293 $5431 $1759 $1806
Rent $616 $400 $732 $2891 $717 $780
Groceries $191 $91 $87 $383 $148 $158
Dining out $168 $151 $131 $656 $280 $240
Cafe $45 $21 $18 $72 $45 $53
Coworking space $127 $79 $96 $326 $96 $175
Mobile internet $23 $4 $16 $45 $21 $24
Public transportation $32 $5 $21 $220 $95 $61
Taxis $19 $12 $14 $78 $25 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $16 $0 $30 $10 $19
Sport and cultural events $46 $13 $8 $100 $45 $19
Museums and sights $21 $9 $9 $74 $24 $35
Nightlife $50 $43 $73 $195 $66 $50
Gym $96 $22 $15 $55 $56 $56
Yoga $98 $30 $54 $197 $82 $66
Massage $11 $27 $20 $109 $48 $37
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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). A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow