Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | November - April | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $974 | $1167 | $2143 | $1759 | $1363 |
Rent | $274 | $503 | $923 | $717 | $658 |
Groceries | $169 | $151 | $127 | $148 | $150 |
Dining out | $108 | $134 | $207 | $280 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $39 | $42 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $160 | $96 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $60 | $20 | $17 | $95 | $53 |
Taxis | $20 | $13 | $9 | $25 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $3 | $97 | $45 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $4 | $217 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $62 | $89 | $77 | $66 | $118 |
Gym | $41 | $57 | $42 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $55 | $57 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $21 | $101 | $48 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |