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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $659 | $1293 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $354 | $732 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $44 | $87 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $81 | $131 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $18 | $18 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $49 | $96 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $6 | $21 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $6 | $14 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $11 | $8 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $22 | $73 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $9 | $15 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $23 | $54 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |