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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 | $1120 | $1440 |
| Rent | $315 | $815 |
| Groceries | $194 | $97 |
| Dining out | $124 | $146 |
| Cafe | $52 | $20 |
| Coworking space | $109 | $107 |
| Mobile internet | $12 | $18 |
| Public transportation | $69 | $23 |
| Taxis | $23 | $16 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $11 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $9 | $9 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $10 |
| Nightlife | $72 | $81 |
| Gym | $47 | $17 |
| Yoga | $64 | $60 |
| Massage | $11 | $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 |