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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - April, December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $922 | $1293 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $400 | $732 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $91 | $87 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $151 | $131 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $21 | $18 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $79 | $96 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $5 | $21 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $12 | $14 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $13 | $8 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $73 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $22 | $15 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $27 | $20 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |