Chiang Mai vs Da Nang vs Mexico City vs Rio de Janeiro

Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 1,166,978 1,125,316 8,850,000 6,718,903
Official language(s) Thai Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Low Low Moderate Low
Main airport Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Galeรฃo International Airport
Most common months to visit November - April February - May March - May, October, November January - March, December
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $974 $959 $1867 $1833
Rent $274 $316 $778 $1066
Groceries $169 $161 $281 $95
Dining out $108 $128 $182 $210
Cafe $45 $35 $49 $25
Coworking space $95 $88 $159 $130
Mobile internet $11 $4 $25 $7
Public transportation $60 $15 $11 $33
Taxis $20 $15 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $0 $24 $16
Sport and cultural events $8 $6 $81 $55
Museums and sights $8 $2 $20 $26
Nightlife $62 $74 $64 $54
Gym $41 $34 $69 $31
Yoga $55 $71 $65 $40
Massage $10 $10 $51 $32
SIM card options AIS, DTAC Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Grab Grab Uber 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. 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 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 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 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) 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 107 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow