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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $1959 | $922 | $5431 |
| Rent | $274 | $354 | $678 | $400 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $169 | $44 | $157 | $91 | $383 |
| Dining out | $108 | $81 | $261 | $151 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $56 | $21 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $209 | $79 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $35 | $4 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $63 | $5 | $220 |
| Taxis | $20 | $6 | $42 | $12 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $45 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $28 | $13 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $110 | $43 | $195 |
| Gym | $41 | $9 | $107 | $22 | $55 |
| Yoga | $55 | $23 | $105 | $30 | $197 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $54 | $27 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |