Austin vs Bangkok vs Chiang Mai vs Larnaca

Austin 🇚ðŸ‡ļ
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Bangkok ðŸ‡đ🇭
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Chiang Mai ðŸ‡đ🇭
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Larnaca ðŸ‡ĻðŸ‡ū
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Population 926,426 5,680,000 1,166,978 144,900
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai Thai Greek
Level of English Very high Low Low High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, November, December November - April March - May, October - December
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) EUR - Euro (₮)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1560 $974 $1959
Rent $1650 $616 $274 $678
Groceries $243 $191 $169 $157
Dining out $396 $168 $108 $261
Cafe $66 $45 $45 $56
Coworking space $331 $127 $95 $209
Mobile internet $40 $23 $11 $35
Public transportation $110 $32 $60 $63
Taxis $73 $19 $20 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $10 $45
Sport and cultural events $54 $46 $8 $28
Museums and sights $11 $21 $8 $8
Nightlife $124 $50 $62 $110
Gym $62 $96 $41 $107
Yoga $139 $98 $55 $105
Massage $89 $11 $10 $54
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS AIS, DTAC Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Grab nTaxi
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well..
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too.
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 416 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available