Chiang Mai vs Medellin vs Mexico City vs Porto vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 1,166,978 2,427,000 8,850,000 237,559 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Thai Spanish Spanish Portuguese Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Low Moderate Very High Low Moderate
Main airport Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit November - April January - April, December March - May, October, November May - September March - June March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $974 $1293 $1867 $1759 $1462 $1976
Rent $274 $732 $778 $717 $752 $869
Groceries $169 $87 $281 $148 $112 $146
Dining out $108 $131 $182 $280 $169 $292
Cafe $45 $18 $49 $45 $45 $42
Coworking space $95 $96 $159 $96 $125 $152
Mobile internet $11 $16 $25 $21 $4 $16
Public transportation $60 $21 $11 $95 $8 $38
Taxis $20 $14 $9 $25 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $0 $24 $10 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $8 $8 $81 $45 $21 $73
Museums and sights $8 $9 $20 $24 $9 $44
Nightlife $62 $73 $64 $66 $53 $66
Gym $41 $15 $69 $56 $33 $34
Yoga $55 $54 $65 $82 $37 $87
Massage $10 $20 $51 $48 $53 $45
SIM card options AIS, DTAC Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab EasyTaxi Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 90 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow