Austin vs Chiang Mai vs Lviv vs Seoul

Austin 🇚ðŸ‡ļ
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Chiang Mai ðŸ‡đ🇭
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Lviv 🇚ðŸ‡Ķ
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population 926,426 1,166,978 731,387 9,963,452
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai Ukrainian Korean
Level of English Very high Low Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - April May - September March - May, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (â‚ī) KRW - South Korean won (â‚Đ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $974 $922 $2184
Rent $1650 $274 $400 $797
Groceries $243 $169 $91 $356
Dining out $396 $108 $151 $211
Cafe $66 $45 $21 $69
Coworking space $331 $95 $79 $222
Mobile internet $40 $11 $4 $40
Public transportation $110 $60 $5 $40
Taxis $73 $20 $12 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $10 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $54 $8 $13 $39
Museums and sights $11 $8 $9 $6
Nightlife $124 $62 $43 $93
Gym $62 $41 $22 $69
Yoga $139 $55 $30 $112
Massage $89 $10 $27 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. 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. 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). Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow