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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $499 | $618 | $503 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $108 | $129 | $151 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $202 | $269 | $134 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $29 | $32 | $39 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $120 | $151 | $72 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $36 | $55 | $20 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $27 | $21 | $13 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $7 | $15 | $4 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $43 | $43 | $89 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $37 | $36 | $57 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $48 | $56 | $57 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $26 | $30 | $21 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |