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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai |
| Level of English | High | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1117 |
| Rent | $710 | $314 |
| Groceries | $131 | $194 |
| Dining out | $190 | $123 |
| Cafe | $44 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $154 | $109 |
| Mobile internet | $8 | $12 |
| Public transportation | $25 | $69 |
| Taxis | $10 | $23 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $29 | $11 |
| Sport and cultural events | $33 | $9 |
| Museums and sights | $34 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $52 | $71 |
| Gym | $35 | $47 |
| Yoga | $68 | $64 |
| Massage | $36 | $11 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow |