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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | January, February, October - December | May - September | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $1167 | $922 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $274 | $503 | $400 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $169 | $151 | $91 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $108 | $134 | $151 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $45 | $39 | $21 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $72 | $79 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $20 | $5 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $13 | $12 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $3 | $13 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $89 | $43 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $41 | $57 | $22 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $55 | $57 | $30 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |