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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $1984 | $1293 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $274 | $354 | $965 | $732 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $169 | $44 | $136 | $87 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $108 | $81 | $271 | $131 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $37 | $18 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $164 | $96 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $24 | $16 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $20 | $6 | $27 | $14 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $18 | $0 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $29 | $8 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $47 | $73 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $41 | $9 | $65 | $15 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $55 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $50 | $20 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |