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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | German | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | November - April | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2200 | $974 | $1867 | $5431 | $1759 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $939 | $274 | $778 | $2891 | $717 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $188 | $169 | $281 | $383 | $148 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $271 | $108 | $182 | $656 | $280 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $57 | $45 | $49 | $72 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $174 | $95 | $159 | $326 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $23 | $11 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $88 | $60 | $11 | $220 | $95 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $58 | $20 | $9 | $78 | $25 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $10 | $24 | $30 | $10 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $64 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $45 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $37 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $63 | $62 | $64 | $195 | $66 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $66 | $41 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $99 | $55 | $65 | $197 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $56 | $10 | $51 | $109 | $48 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |