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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - April | February - May | May - September | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $974 | $959 | $922 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $274 | $316 | $400 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $169 | $161 | $91 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $108 | $128 | $151 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $35 | $21 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $88 | $79 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $60 | $15 | $5 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $20 | $15 | $12 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $8 | $6 | $13 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $62 | $74 | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $41 | $34 | $22 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $55 | $71 | $30 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |