Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,680,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $922 | $1867 | $1759 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $400 | $778 | $717 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $91 | $281 | $148 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $151 | $182 | $280 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $21 | $49 | $45 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $79 | $159 | $96 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $5 | $11 | $95 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $24 | $10 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $13 | $81 | $45 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $64 | $66 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $22 | $69 | $56 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $30 | $65 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $27 | $51 | $48 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
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). | 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. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |