Chiang Mai vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 1,166,978 8,053,663 8,850,000 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Thai Vietnamese Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Moderate Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit November - April January, February, October - December March - May, October, November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $974 $1167 $1867 $1462 $1976
Rent $274 $503 $778 $752 $869
Groceries $169 $151 $281 $112 $146
Dining out $108 $134 $182 $169 $292
Cafe $45 $39 $49 $45 $42
Coworking space $95 $72 $159 $125 $152
Mobile internet $11 $4 $25 $4 $16
Public transportation $60 $20 $11 $8 $38
Taxis $20 $13 $9 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $0 $24 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $8 $3 $81 $21 $73
Museums and sights $8 $4 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $62 $89 $64 $53 $66
Gym $41 $57 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $55 $57 $65 $37 $87
Massage $10 $21 $51 $53 $45
SIM card options AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 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 Grab, GoViet Uber Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) 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 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow