Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very high |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | November - April | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $974 | $2498 | $5431 |
Rent | $274 | $1174 | $2891 |
Groceries | $169 | $175 | $383 |
Dining out | $108 | $313 | $656 |
Cafe | $45 | $51 | $72 |
Coworking space | $95 | $196 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $10 | $45 |
Public transportation | $60 | $78 | $220 |
Taxis | $20 | $44 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $54 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $20 | $74 |
Nightlife | $62 | $82 | $195 |
Gym | $41 | $44 | $55 |
Yoga | $55 | $142 | $197 |
Massage | $10 | $64 | $109 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft |
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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |