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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $1759 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $717 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $148 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $280 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $45 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $95 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $25 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $10 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $45 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $66 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $82 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $48 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |