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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $1230 | $659 | $2498 | $5431 | $2143 | $1833 | $1289 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $480 | $499 | $354 | $1174 | $2891 | $923 | $1066 | $567 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $82 | $108 | $44 | $175 | $383 | $127 | $95 | $10 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $174 | $202 | $81 | $313 | $656 | $207 | $210 | $227 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $29 | $18 | $51 | $72 | $42 | $25 | $27 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $77 | $120 | $49 | $196 | $326 | $160 | $130 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $9 | $3 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $23 | $36 | $6 | $78 | $220 | $17 | $33 | $30 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $28 | $27 | $6 | $44 | $78 | $9 | $14 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $17 | $13 | $2 | $49 | $30 | $49 | $16 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $22 | $24 | $11 | $54 | $100 | $97 | $55 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $26 | $12 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $46 | $43 | $22 | $82 | $195 | $77 | $54 | $82 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $37 | $9 | $44 | $55 | $42 | $31 | $23 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $48 | $23 | $142 | $197 | $54 | $40 | $62 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $37 | $26 | $15 | $64 | $109 | $101 | $32 | $29 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
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