|
Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
|
Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
|
Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
|
Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
|
|
| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| 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 | $2184 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |