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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | May - September | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $922 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $274 | $400 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $169 | $91 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $108 | $151 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $21 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $79 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $5 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $20 | $12 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $16 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $13 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $43 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $41 | $22 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $55 | $30 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $10 | $27 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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). | 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. |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |