Chiang Mai vs Larnaca vs Lviv vs New York City vs Prague

Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Prague ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
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Population 1,166,978 144,900 731,387 8,323,340 1,305,737
Official language(s) Thai Greek Ukrainian English (de facto) Czech
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) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit November - April March - May, October - December May - September April - June, September - November June - October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ)
Credit cards Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $974 $1959 $922 $5431 $1806
Rent $274 $678 $400 $2891 $780
Groceries $169 $157 $91 $383 $158
Dining out $108 $261 $151 $656 $240
Cafe $45 $56 $21 $72 $53
Coworking space $95 $209 $79 $326 $175
Mobile internet $11 $35 $4 $45 $24
Public transportation $60 $63 $5 $220 $61
Taxis $20 $42 $12 $78 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $45 $16 $30 $19
Sport and cultural events $8 $28 $13 $100 $19
Museums and sights $8 $8 $9 $74 $35
Nightlife $62 $110 $43 $195 $50
Gym $41 $107 $22 $55 $56
Yoga $55 $105 $30 $197 $66
Massage $10 $54 $27 $109 $37
SIM card options AIS, DTAC Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile
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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Grab nTaxi Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft 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. 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. 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 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. Vepล™o knedlo zelo, ฤŒesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ›, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky.
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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs
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 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow