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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2200 | $1230 | $1867 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $616 | $939 | $499 | $778 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $191 | $188 | $108 | $281 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $168 | $271 | $202 | $182 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $29 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $174 | $120 | $159 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $23 | $9 | $25 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $88 | $36 | $11 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $19 | $58 | $27 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $13 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $64 | $24 | $81 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $37 | $7 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $63 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $96 | $66 | $37 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $98 | $99 | $48 | $65 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $11 | $56 | $26 | $51 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |