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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1167 | $922 | $1867 |
| Rent | $274 | $503 | $400 | $778 |
| Groceries | $169 | $151 | $91 | $281 |
| Dining out | $108 | $134 | $151 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $21 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $79 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $20 | $5 | $11 |
| Taxis | $20 | $13 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $16 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $3 | $13 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $4 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $89 | $43 | $64 |
| Gym | $41 | $57 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $55 | $57 | $30 | $65 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $27 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber |
| 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. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |