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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Thai | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - April | January, February, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $974 | $1167 |
| Rent | $616 | $274 | $503 |
| Groceries | $191 | $169 | $151 |
| Dining out | $168 | $108 | $134 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $39 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $72 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $60 | $20 |
| Taxis | $19 | $20 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $8 | $3 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $4 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $62 | $89 |
| Gym | $96 | $41 | $57 |
| Yoga | $98 | $55 | $57 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $21 |
| SIM card options | AIS | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow |