Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - April | May - September | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $974 | $922 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 | $1462 |
Rent | $274 | $400 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $797 | $752 |
Groceries | $169 | $91 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $356 | $112 |
Dining out | $108 | $151 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $211 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $21 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $69 | $45 |
Coworking space | $95 | $79 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
Public transportation | $60 | $5 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $40 | $8 |
Taxis | $20 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $13 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $39 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $62 | $43 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $93 | $53 |
Gym | $41 | $22 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $55 | $30 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $37 |
Massage | $10 | $27 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |