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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | May - September |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $974 | $1167 | $1867 | $5431 | $1759 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $939 | $274 | $503 | $778 | $2891 | $717 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $188 | $169 | $151 | $281 | $383 | $148 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $108 | $134 | $182 | $656 | $280 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $57 | $45 | $39 | $49 | $72 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $174 | $95 | $72 | $159 | $326 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $88 | $60 | $20 | $11 | $220 | $95 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $58 | $20 | $13 | $9 | $78 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $10 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $64 | $8 | $3 | $81 | $100 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $37 | $8 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $24 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $63 | $62 | $89 | $64 | $195 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $66 | $41 | $57 | $69 | $55 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $99 | $55 | $57 | $65 | $197 | $82 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $56 | $10 | $21 | $51 | $109 | $48 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 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 |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street 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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |