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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1167 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1363 |
| Rent | $274 | $503 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $658 |
| Groceries | $169 | $151 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $150 |
| Dining out | $108 | $134 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $20 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $53 |
| Taxis | $20 | $13 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $3 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $89 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $118 |
| Gym | $41 | $57 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $55 | $57 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |