Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $1959 | $1293 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $274 | $354 | $678 | $732 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $169 | $44 | $157 | $87 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $108 | $81 | $261 | $131 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $18 | $56 | $18 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $209 | $96 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $35 | $16 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $63 | $21 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $20 | $6 | $42 | $14 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $45 | $0 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $28 | $8 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $110 | $73 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $41 | $9 | $107 | $15 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $55 | $23 | $105 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $15 | $54 | $20 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |