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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $922 |
| Rent | $1650 | $274 | $503 | $354 | $400 |
| Groceries | $243 | $169 | $151 | $44 | $91 |
| Dining out | $396 | $108 | $134 | $81 | $151 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $20 | $6 | $5 |
| Taxis | $73 | $20 | $13 | $6 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $3 | $11 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $4 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $89 | $22 | $43 |
| Gym | $62 | $41 | $57 | $9 | $22 |
| Yoga | $139 | $55 | $57 | $23 | $30 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $27 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |