Austin ðšðļ
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Chiang Mai ðđð
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Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai |
Level of English | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1138 |
Rent | $1650 | $320 |
Groceries | $243 | $197 |
Dining out | $396 | $126 |
Cafe | $66 | $52 |
Coworking space | $331 | $111 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $12 |
Public transportation | $110 | $70 |
Taxis | $73 | $23 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $11 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $9 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $73 |
Gym | $62 | $48 |
Yoga | $139 | $65 |
Massage | $89 | $11 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab |
Tap water | 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. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow |