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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $2143 | $1833 |
| Rent | $274 | $354 | $923 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $169 | $44 | $127 | $95 |
| Dining out | $108 | $81 | $207 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $42 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $160 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $17 | $33 |
| Taxis | $20 | $6 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $97 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $217 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $77 | $54 |
| Gym | $41 | $9 | $42 | $31 |
| Yoga | $55 | $23 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $101 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |