Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | March - May, October, November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $1867 |
Rent | $616 | $316 | $778 |
Groceries | $191 | $161 | $281 |
Dining out | $168 | $128 | $182 |
Cafe | $45 | $35 | $49 |
Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $25 |
Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $11 |
Taxis | $19 | $15 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $20 |
Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $64 |
Gym | $96 | $34 | $69 |
Yoga | $98 | $71 | $65 |
Massage | $11 | $10 | $51 |
SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |