Chiang Mai vs Lviv vs Panama City vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro

Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 1,166,978 731,387 880,691 1,305,737 6,718,903
Official language(s) Thai Ukrainian Spanish Czech Portuguese
Level of English Low Low Low High Low
Main airport Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit November - April May - September December - April June - October January - March, December
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $974 $922 $2359 $1806 $1833
Rent $274 $400 $1036 $780 $1066
Groceries $169 $91 $236 $158 $95
Dining out $108 $151 $371 $240 $210
Cafe $45 $21 $43 $53 $25
Coworking space $95 $79 $157 $175 $130
Mobile internet $11 $4 $21 $24 $7
Public transportation $60 $5 $12 $61 $33
Taxis $20 $12 $48 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $16 $0 $19 $16
Sport and cultural events $8 $13 $35 $19 $55
Museums and sights $8 $9 $9 $35 $26
Nightlife $62 $43 $117 $50 $54
Gym $41 $22 $37 $56 $31
Yoga $55 $30 $163 $66 $40
Massage $10 $27 $75 $37 $32
SIM card options AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
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. 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). Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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! Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow