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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai |
Level of English | Low | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1265 | $1141 |
Rent | $554 | $321 |
Groceries | $95 | $198 |
Dining out | $200 | $126 |
Cafe | $25 | $53 |
Coworking space | $89 | $111 |
Mobile internet | $13 | $12 |
Public transportation | $26 | $70 |
Taxis | $32 | $23 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $11 |
Sport and cultural events | $26 | $9 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $9 |
Nightlife | $53 | $73 |
Gym | $17 | $48 |
Yoga | $65 | $65 |
Massage | $43 | $11 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow |