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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1321 | $1549 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $844 | $618 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $98 | $129 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $121 | $269 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $25 | $32 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $95 | $151 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $11 | $27 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $9 | $55 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $9 | $21 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $14 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $24 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $4 | $15 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $23 | $43 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $14 | $36 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $19 | $56 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $10 | $30 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |