Bangkok vs Barcelona vs Lviv vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Valencia

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 5,680,000 5,585,556 731,387 880,691 259,453 834,000
Official language(s) Thai Catalan, Spanish Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High Low Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December April - June, September - November May - September December - April January - May, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2384 $922 $2359 $2143 $1976
Rent $616 $932 $400 $1036 $923 $869
Groceries $191 $121 $91 $236 $127 $146
Dining out $168 $403 $151 $371 $207 $292
Cafe $45 $45 $21 $43 $42 $42
Coworking space $127 $213 $79 $157 $160 $152
Mobile internet $23 $10 $4 $21 $21 $16
Public transportation $32 $127 $5 $12 $17 $38
Taxis $19 $48 $12 $48 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $24 $16 $0 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $81 $13 $35 $97 $73
Museums and sights $21 $33 $9 $9 $217 $44
Nightlife $50 $112 $43 $117 $77 $66
Gym $96 $81 $22 $37 $42 $34
Yoga $98 $93 $30 $163 $54 $87
Massage $11 $59 $27 $75 $101 $45
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Uklon Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. 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). Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 98 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow