Chiang Mai vs Lviv vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro vs Seoul

Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 1,166,978 731,387 237,559 6,718,903 9,963,452
Official language(s) Thai Ukrainian Portuguese Portuguese Korean
Level of English Low Low Very High Low Moderate
Main airport Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeรฃo International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit November - April May - September May - September January - March, December March - May, September - November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No No
Average monthly costs $974 $922 $1759 $1833 $2184
Rent $274 $400 $717 $1066 $797
Groceries $169 $91 $148 $95 $356
Dining out $108 $151 $280 $210 $211
Cafe $45 $21 $45 $25 $69
Coworking space $95 $79 $96 $130 $222
Mobile internet $11 $4 $21 $7 $40
Public transportation $60 $5 $95 $33 $40
Taxis $20 $12 $25 $14 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $16 $10 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $8 $13 $45 $55 $39
Museums and sights $8 $9 $24 $26 $6
Nightlife $62 $43 $66 $54 $93
Gym $41 $22 $56 $31 $69
Yoga $55 $30 $82 $40 $112
Massage $10 $27 $48 $32 $75
SIM card options AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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). A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow