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Bangkok ðđð
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Playa del Carmen ðēð―
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1770 | $2201 |
| Rent | $699 | $948 |
| Groceries | $217 | $130 |
| Dining out | $191 | $213 |
| Cafe | $51 | $44 |
| Coworking space | $145 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $22 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $17 |
| Taxis | $21 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $51 |
| Sport and cultural events | $52 | $99 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $223 |
| Nightlife | $57 | $79 |
| Gym | $109 | $43 |
| Yoga | $111 | $56 |
| Massage | $12 | $104 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |