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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $274 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $169 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $108 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $20 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $41 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $55 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |