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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $274 | $400 | $778 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $169 | $91 | $281 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $108 | $151 | $182 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $21 | $49 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $79 | $159 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $5 | $11 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $20 | $12 | $9 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $16 | $24 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $13 | $81 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $41 | $22 | $69 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $55 | $30 | $65 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $10 | $27 | $51 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |