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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $1833 |
| Rent | $274 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $169 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $95 |
| Dining out | $108 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $33 |
| Taxis | $20 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $54 |
| Gym | $41 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $31 |
| Yoga | $55 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $40 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |