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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $1867 | $5431 | $1363 |
| Rent | $274 | $354 | $778 | $2891 | $658 |
| Groceries | $169 | $44 | $281 | $383 | $150 |
| Dining out | $108 | $81 | $182 | $656 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $159 | $326 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $25 | $45 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $11 | $220 | $53 |
| Taxis | $20 | $6 | $9 | $78 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $24 | $30 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $81 | $100 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $64 | $195 | $118 |
| Gym | $41 | $9 | $69 | $55 | $72 |
| Yoga | $55 | $23 | $65 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $51 | $109 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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 | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |