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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | English (de facto) | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $959 | $1959 | $1984 | $5431 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $316 | $678 | $965 | $2891 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $161 | $157 | $136 | $383 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $128 | $261 | $271 | $656 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $35 | $56 | $37 | $72 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $88 | $209 | $164 | $326 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $4 | $35 | $24 | $45 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $15 | $63 | $63 | $220 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $15 | $42 | $27 | $78 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $45 | $18 | $30 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $6 | $28 | $29 | $100 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $2 | $8 | $24 | $74 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $74 | $110 | $47 | $195 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $34 | $107 | $65 | $55 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $71 | $105 | $65 | $197 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $109 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |