Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | November - April | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $974 | $1167 | $922 | $2143 | $1833 |
Rent | $274 | $503 | $400 | $923 | $1066 |
Groceries | $169 | $151 | $91 | $127 | $95 |
Dining out | $108 | $134 | $151 | $207 | $210 |
Cafe | $45 | $39 | $21 | $42 | $25 |
Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $79 | $160 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $7 |
Public transportation | $60 | $20 | $5 | $17 | $33 |
Taxis | $20 | $13 | $12 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $3 | $13 | $97 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $26 |
Nightlife | $62 | $89 | $43 | $77 | $54 |
Gym | $41 | $57 | $22 | $42 | $31 |
Yoga | $55 | $57 | $30 | $54 | $40 |
Massage | $10 | $21 | $27 | $101 | $32 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
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 | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |