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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | November - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1230 | $1549 | $974 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $499 | $618 | $274 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $108 | $129 | $169 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $202 | $269 | $108 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $29 | $32 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $120 | $151 | $95 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $9 | $27 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $36 | $55 | $60 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $27 | $21 | $20 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $13 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $19 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $15 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $43 | $43 | $62 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $37 | $36 | $41 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $48 | $56 | $55 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $26 | $30 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow |