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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $974 | $1959 | $922 | $2143 |
| Rent | $616 | $618 | $274 | $678 | $400 | $923 |
| Groceries | $191 | $129 | $169 | $157 | $91 | $127 |
| Dining out | $168 | $269 | $108 | $261 | $151 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $45 | $56 | $21 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $60 | $63 | $5 | $17 |
| Taxis | $19 | $21 | $20 | $42 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $45 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $8 | $28 | $13 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $8 | $8 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $62 | $110 | $43 | $77 |
| Gym | $96 | $36 | $41 | $107 | $22 | $42 |
| Yoga | $98 | $56 | $55 | $105 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $11 | $30 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |