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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | April - June, September and October | May - September | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $274 | $354 | $400 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $169 | $44 | $91 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $108 | $81 | $151 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $21 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $79 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $5 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $20 | $6 | $12 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $16 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $13 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $9 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $43 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $41 | $9 | $22 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $55 | $23 | $30 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $27 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |