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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Thai | English (de facto) | Spanish | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | November - April | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $974 | $5431 | $2143 | $1462 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $480 | $499 | $274 | $2891 | $923 | $752 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $82 | $108 | $169 | $383 | $127 | $112 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $174 | $202 | $108 | $656 | $207 | $169 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $22 | $29 | $45 | $72 | $42 | $45 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $326 | $160 | $125 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $45 | $21 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $23 | $36 | $60 | $220 | $17 | $8 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $28 | $27 | $20 | $78 | $9 | $14 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $17 | $13 | $10 | $30 | $49 | $27 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $8 | $100 | $97 | $21 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $7 | $7 | $8 | $74 | $217 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $62 | $195 | $77 | $53 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $15 | $37 | $41 | $55 | $42 | $33 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $57 | $48 | $55 | $197 | $54 | $37 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $109 | $101 | $53 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | 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 | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | 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 | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | 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) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |