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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $274 | $503 | $354 | $2891 | $923 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $169 | $151 | $44 | $383 | $127 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $108 | $134 | $81 | $656 | $207 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $49 | $326 | $160 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $20 | $6 | $220 | $17 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $20 | $13 | $6 | $78 | $9 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $2 | $30 | $49 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $3 | $11 | $100 | $97 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $4 | $15 | $74 | $217 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $89 | $22 | $195 | $77 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $41 | $57 | $9 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $55 | $57 | $23 | $197 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $15 | $109 | $101 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |