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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $922 | $1867 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $499 | $400 | $778 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $108 | $91 | $281 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $202 | $151 | $182 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $21 | $49 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $79 | $159 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $5 | $11 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $16 | $24 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $13 | $81 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $43 | $64 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $37 | $22 | $69 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $48 | $30 | $65 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $26 | $27 | $51 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | 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 | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |