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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Portuguese | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $1759 | $2184 | $1363 |
| Rent | $274 | $354 | $717 | $797 | $658 |
| Groceries | $169 | $44 | $148 | $356 | $150 |
| Dining out | $108 | $81 | $280 | $211 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $45 | $69 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $96 | $222 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $21 | $40 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $95 | $40 | $53 |
| Taxis | $20 | $6 | $25 | $41 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $10 | $13 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $45 | $39 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $66 | $93 | $118 |
| Gym | $41 | $9 | $56 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $55 | $23 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $48 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |