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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Ukrainian | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $922 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $274 | $400 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $169 | $91 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $108 | $151 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $45 | $21 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $79 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $5 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $12 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $13 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $43 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $41 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $55 | $30 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian 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). | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |