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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $2498 | $2143 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $274 | $1174 | $923 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $169 | $175 | $127 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $108 | $313 | $207 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $51 | $42 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $196 | $160 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $10 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $78 | $17 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $20 | $44 | $9 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $49 | $49 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $54 | $97 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $82 | $77 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $41 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $55 | $142 | $54 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $10 | $64 | $101 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |