Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Czech | Korean |
Level of English | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | November - April | April - June, September and October | June - October | March - May, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $1806 | $2184 |
Rent | $274 | $354 | $780 | $797 |
Groceries | $169 | $44 | $158 | $356 |
Dining out | $108 | $81 | $240 | $211 |
Cafe | $45 | $18 | $53 | $69 |
Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $175 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $24 | $40 |
Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $61 | $40 |
Taxis | $20 | $6 | $33 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $19 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $19 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $35 | $6 |
Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $50 | $93 |
Gym | $41 | $9 | $56 | $69 |
Yoga | $55 | $23 | $66 | $112 |
Massage | $10 | $15 | $37 | $75 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |