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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Greek | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - September | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| 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 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $274 | $678 | $400 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $169 | $157 | $91 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $108 | $261 | $151 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $21 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $35 | $4 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $63 | $5 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $20 | $42 | $12 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $45 | $16 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $28 | $13 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $8 | $9 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $110 | $43 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $41 | $107 | $22 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $55 | $105 | $30 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 | $27 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |