Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 5,680,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | December - April | May - September | March - May, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $922 | $2359 | $1759 | $2184 |
Rent | $616 | $400 | $1036 | $717 | $797 |
Groceries | $191 | $91 | $236 | $148 | $356 |
Dining out | $168 | $151 | $371 | $280 | $211 |
Cafe | $45 | $21 | $43 | $45 | $69 |
Coworking space | $127 | $79 | $157 | $96 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $32 | $5 | $12 | $95 | $40 |
Taxis | $19 | $12 | $48 | $25 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $0 | $10 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $13 | $35 | $45 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $6 |
Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $117 | $66 | $93 |
Gym | $96 | $22 | $37 | $56 | $69 |
Yoga | $98 | $30 | $163 | $82 | $112 |
Massage | $11 | $27 | $75 | $48 | $75 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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). | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |