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Chiang Mai ðđð
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Playa del Carmen ðēð―
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1014 | $2224 |
| Rent | $285 | $958 |
| Groceries | $176 | $131 |
| Dining out | $112 | $215 |
| Cafe | $47 | $44 |
| Coworking space | $99 | $166 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $22 |
| Public transportation | $62 | $17 |
| Taxis | $21 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $51 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $225 |
| Nightlife | $65 | $80 |
| Gym | $43 | $43 |
| Yoga | $58 | $56 |
| Massage | $10 | $105 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | N/A |
| 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |