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Chiang Mai ðđð
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Da Nang ðŧðģ
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Lviv ðšðĶ
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Ubud ðŪðĐ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (âŦ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (âī) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $922 | $1363 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $400 | $658 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $91 | $150 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $151 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $21 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $79 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $5 | $53 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $16 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $13 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $43 | $118 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $22 | $72 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $30 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $27 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | 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. | 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). | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |