Austin vs Barbados vs Chiang Mai vs Lviv vs New York City

Austin 🇚ðŸ‡ļ
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Chiang Mai ðŸ‡đ🇭
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Lviv 🇚ðŸ‡Ķ
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Population 926,426 110,000 1,166,978 731,387 8,323,340
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole Thai Ukrainian English (de facto)
Level of English Very high Very high Low Low Very high
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May November - April May - September April - June, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (â‚ī) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $974 $922 $5431
Rent $1650 $1054 $274 $400 $2891
Groceries $243 $234 $169 $91 $383
Dining out $396 $345 $108 $151 $656
Cafe $66 $75 $45 $21 $72
Coworking space $331 $321 $95 $79 $326
Mobile internet $40 $49 $11 $4 $45
Public transportation $110 $35 $60 $5 $220
Taxis $73 $106 $20 $12 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $10 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $8 $13 $100
Museums and sights $11 $36 $8 $9 $74
Nightlife $124 $96 $62 $43 $195
Gym $62 $86 $41 $22 $55
Yoga $139 $130 $55 $30 $197
Massage $89 $99 $10 $27 $109
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. 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). American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow