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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1759 | $1462 |
| Rent | $274 | $717 | $752 |
| Groceries | $169 | $148 | $112 |
| Dining out | $108 | $280 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $95 | $8 |
| Taxis | $20 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $45 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $66 | $53 |
| Gym | $41 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $55 | $82 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $48 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 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. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | 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 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. |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |