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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $1959 | $922 | $1462 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $678 | $400 | $752 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $157 | $91 | $112 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $261 | $151 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $56 | $21 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $209 | $79 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $63 | $5 | $8 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $42 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $28 | $13 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $110 | $43 | $53 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $107 | $22 | $33 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $105 | $30 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | 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). | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | 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 | 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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |