Bangkok vs Lviv vs Panama City vs Seoul

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
Remove
Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
Remove
Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
Remove
Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
Remove
Population 5,680,000 731,387 880,691 9,963,452
Official language(s) Thai Ukrainian Spanish Korean
Level of English Low Low Low Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September December - April March - May, September - November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1560 $922 $2359 $2184
Rent $616 $400 $1036 $797
Groceries $191 $91 $236 $356
Dining out $168 $151 $371 $211
Cafe $45 $21 $43 $69
Coworking space $127 $79 $157 $222
Mobile internet $23 $4 $21 $40
Public transportation $32 $5 $12 $40
Taxis $19 $12 $48 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $16 $0 $13
Sport and cultural events $46 $13 $35 $39
Museums and sights $21 $9 $9 $6
Nightlife $50 $43 $117 $93
Gym $96 $22 $37 $69
Yoga $98 $30 $163 $112
Massage $11 $27 $75 $75
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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 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 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 57 options on Happy Cow