Chiang Mai vs Lisbon vs Seoul

Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 1,166,978 517,000 9,963,452
Official language(s) Thai Portuguese Korean
Level of English Low Very high Moderate
Main airport Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit November - April March - May, September, October March - May, September - November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No
Average monthly costs $974 $1984 $2184
Rent $274 $965 $797
Groceries $169 $136 $356
Dining out $108 $271 $211
Cafe $45 $37 $69
Coworking space $95 $164 $222
Mobile internet $11 $24 $40
Public transportation $60 $63 $40
Taxis $20 $27 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $18 $13
Sport and cultural events $8 $29 $39
Museums and sights $8 $24 $6
Nightlife $62 $47 $93
Gym $41 $65 $69
Yoga $55 $65 $112
Massage $10 $50 $75
SIM card options AIS, DTAC Vodafone KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Grab Uber, FreeNow Uber, Kakao
Tap water 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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 Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana 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 Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 90 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow