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Chiang Mai ðđð
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Lviv ðšðĶ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (âī) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $922 |
| Rent | $274 | $400 |
| Groceries | $169 | $91 |
| Dining out | $108 | $151 |
| Cafe | $45 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $5 |
| Taxis | $20 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $43 |
| Gym | $41 | $22 |
| Yoga | $55 | $30 |
| Massage | $10 | $27 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Not 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. | 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). |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow |