Bangkok vs Barcelona vs Bucharest vs Rio de Janeiro vs Seoul

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 5,680,000 5,585,556 1,830,000 6,718,903 9,963,452
Official language(s) Thai Catalan, Spanish Romanian Portuguese Korean
Level of English Low High High Low Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Galeรฃo International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December April - June, September - November April - October January - March, December March - May, September - November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $1560 $2384 $1351 $1833 $2184
Rent $616 $932 $615 $1066 $797
Groceries $191 $121 $114 $95 $356
Dining out $168 $403 $165 $210 $211
Cafe $45 $45 $38 $25 $69
Coworking space $127 $213 $133 $130 $222
Mobile internet $23 $10 $7 $7 $40
Public transportation $32 $127 $21 $33 $40
Taxis $19 $48 $9 $14 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $24 $25 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $46 $81 $29 $55 $39
Museums and sights $21 $33 $29 $26 $6
Nightlife $50 $112 $45 $54 $93
Gym $96 $81 $30 $31 $69
Yoga $98 $93 $59 $40 $112
Massage $11 $59 $31 $32 $75
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Orange Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Grab Cabify, FreeNow Star Taxi, Uber Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. 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 Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 98 options on HappyCow 33 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow