Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Population | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Low |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
Most common months to visit | November - April | January - April, December |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1014 | $1438 |
Rent | $285 | $814 |
Groceries | $176 | $97 |
Dining out | $112 | $145 |
Cafe | $47 | $20 |
Coworking space | $99 | $107 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $17 |
Public transportation | $62 | $23 |
Taxis | $21 | $16 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $9 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $10 |
Nightlife | $65 | $81 |
Gym | $43 | $17 |
Yoga | $58 | $60 |
Massage | $10 | $23 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants |
Taxi apps | Grab | EasyTaxi |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |