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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1167 | $1984 | $922 | $2184 |
| Rent | $274 | $503 | $965 | $400 | $797 |
| Groceries | $169 | $151 | $136 | $91 | $356 |
| Dining out | $108 | $134 | $271 | $151 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $37 | $21 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $164 | $79 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $24 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $40 |
| Taxis | $20 | $13 | $27 | $12 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $18 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $3 | $29 | $13 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $89 | $47 | $43 | $93 |
| Gym | $41 | $57 | $65 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $55 | $57 | $65 | $30 | $112 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $50 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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). | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |