Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | 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 | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $1984 | $1867 | $1976 |
Rent | $274 | $354 | $965 | $778 | $869 |
Groceries | $169 | $44 | $136 | $281 | $146 |
Dining out | $108 | $81 | $271 | $182 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $18 | $37 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $164 | $159 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $24 | $25 | $16 |
Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $38 |
Taxis | $20 | $6 | $27 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $18 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $29 | $81 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $47 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $41 | $9 | $65 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $55 | $23 | $65 | $65 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $15 | $50 | $51 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |