Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $2498 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $274 | $354 | $1174 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $169 | $44 | $175 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $108 | $81 | $313 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $18 | $51 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $196 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $10 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $78 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $20 | $6 | $44 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $49 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $54 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $20 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $82 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $41 | $9 | $44 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $55 | $23 | $142 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $15 | $64 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |