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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September and October | May - September | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $659 | $922 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $354 | $400 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $44 | $91 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $81 | $151 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $21 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $49 | $79 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $6 | $5 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $6 | $12 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $11 | $13 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $22 | $43 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $9 | $22 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $23 | $30 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $15 | $27 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |