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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |