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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Portuguese | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | 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 everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $717 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $148 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $280 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $95 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $25 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $10 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $45 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $24 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $66 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $56 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $82 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $48 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |