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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $922 | $2498 | $2359 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $400 | $1174 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $91 | $175 | $236 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $151 | $313 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $21 | $51 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $79 | $196 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $5 | $78 | $12 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $12 | $44 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $13 | $54 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $43 | $82 | $117 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $22 | $44 | $37 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $30 | $142 | $163 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |