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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1048 | $2147 |
| Rent | $295 | $1045 |
| Groceries | $182 | $147 |
| Dining out | $116 | $294 |
| Cafe | $48 | $40 |
| Coworking space | $102 | $177 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $26 |
| Public transportation | $64 | $68 |
| Taxis | $21 | $29 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $11 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $32 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $67 | $51 |
| Gym | $44 | $70 |
| Yoga | $60 | $70 |
| Massage | $11 | $54 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |