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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $274 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $169 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $108 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $20 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $41 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $55 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |