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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $1230 | $1549 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $499 | $618 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $188 | $114 | $108 | $129 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $271 | $165 | $202 | $269 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $57 | $38 | $29 | $32 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $174 | $133 | $120 | $151 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $23 | $7 | $9 | $27 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $88 | $21 | $36 | $55 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $58 | $9 | $27 | $21 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $25 | $13 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $64 | $29 | $24 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $37 | $29 | $7 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $43 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $66 | $30 | $37 | $36 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $99 | $59 | $48 | $56 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $56 | $31 | $26 | $30 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow |