Chiang Mai vs Istanbul vs Panama City vs Rio de Janeiro vs Ubud

Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 1,166,978 15,520,000 880,691 6,718,903 112,490
Official language(s) Thai Turkish Spanish Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low Low Low Low Low
Main airport Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Galeรฃo International Airport Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit November - April April - June, September and October December - April January - March, December May - October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $974 $659 $2359 $1833 $1363
Rent $274 $354 $1036 $1066 $658
Groceries $169 $44 $236 $95 $150
Dining out $108 $81 $371 $210 $10
Cafe $45 $18 $43 $25 $28
Coworking space $95 $49 $157 $130 $106
Mobile internet $11 $3 $21 $7 $3
Public transportation $60 $6 $12 $33 $53
Taxis $20 $6 $48 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $2 $0 $16 $33
Sport and cultural events $8 $11 $35 $55 $14
Museums and sights $8 $15 $9 $26 $9
Nightlife $62 $22 $117 $54 $118
Gym $41 $9 $37 $31 $72
Yoga $55 $23 $163 $40 $87
Massage $10 $15 $75 $32 $10
SIM card options AIS, DTAC Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Grab BiTaksi Uber, Tu Chofer Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Grab, GoJek
Tap water 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. 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 Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. 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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks 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. 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 59 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow