Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $1321 | $1984 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $480 | $844 | $965 | $778 | $1036 | $797 | $567 | $752 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $82 | $98 | $136 | $281 | $236 | $356 | $10 | $112 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $174 | $121 | $271 | $182 | $371 | $211 | $227 | $169 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $25 | $37 | $49 | $43 | $69 | $27 | $45 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $77 | $95 | $164 | $159 | $157 | $222 | $140 | $125 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $11 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $23 | $9 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $40 | $30 | $8 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $27 | $9 | $48 | $41 | $12 | $14 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $17 | $14 | $18 | $24 | $0 | $13 | $40 | $27 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $22 | $24 | $29 | $81 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $46 | $23 | $47 | $64 | $117 | $93 | $82 | $53 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $14 | $65 | $69 | $37 | $69 | $23 | $33 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $19 | $65 | $65 | $163 | $112 | $62 | $37 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $37 | $10 | $50 | $51 | $75 | $75 | $29 | $53 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |