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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $1549 | $974 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $616 | $480 | $499 | $844 | $618 | $274 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $191 | $82 | $108 | $98 | $129 | $169 | $175 | $281 | $236 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $168 | $174 | $202 | $121 | $269 | $108 | $313 | $182 | $371 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $22 | $29 | $25 | $32 | $45 | $51 | $49 | $43 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $151 | $95 | $196 | $159 | $157 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $27 | $11 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $23 | $36 | $9 | $55 | $60 | $78 | $11 | $12 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $19 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $44 | $9 | $48 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $49 | $10 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $22 | $24 | $24 | $19 | $8 | $54 | $81 | $35 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $46 | $43 | $23 | $43 | $62 | $82 | $64 | $117 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $96 | $15 | $37 | $14 | $36 | $41 | $44 | $69 | $37 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $98 | $57 | $48 | $19 | $56 | $55 | $142 | $65 | $163 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $11 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $30 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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