Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - April | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April | March - May, September - November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $974 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 | $2184 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $274 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 | $797 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $169 | $281 | $383 | $236 | $356 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $108 | $182 | $656 | $371 | $211 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $49 | $72 | $43 | $69 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $95 | $159 | $326 | $157 | $222 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $40 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $60 | $11 | $220 | $12 | $40 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $20 | $9 | $78 | $48 | $41 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $24 | $30 | $0 | $13 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $81 | $100 | $35 | $39 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $62 | $64 | $195 | $117 | $93 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $41 | $69 | $55 | $37 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $55 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $112 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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. | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |