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Chiang Mai ðđð
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Lviv ðšðĶ
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New York City ðšðļ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Ukrainian | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | May - September | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (âī) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $922 | $5431 |
| Rent | $274 | $400 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $169 | $91 | $383 |
| Dining out | $108 | $151 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $21 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $79 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $5 | $220 |
| Taxis | $20 | $12 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $13 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $43 | $195 |
| Gym | $41 | $22 | $55 |
| Yoga | $55 | $30 | $197 |
| Massage | $10 | $27 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |