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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $922 | $1759 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $274 | $400 | $717 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $169 | $91 | $148 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $108 | $151 | $280 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $21 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $79 | $96 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $5 | $95 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $20 | $12 | $25 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $16 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $13 | $45 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $43 | $66 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $41 | $22 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $55 | $30 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $27 | $48 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |