Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $1293 |
Rent | $616 | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $732 |
Groceries | $191 | $234 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $151 | $44 | $175 | $87 |
Dining out | $168 | $345 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $134 | $81 | $313 | $131 |
Cafe | $45 | $75 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $51 | $18 |
Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $72 | $49 | $196 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $20 | $6 | $78 | $21 |
Taxis | $19 | $106 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $6 | $44 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $3 | $11 | $54 | $8 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $73 |
Gym | $96 | $86 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $57 | $9 | $44 | $15 |
Yoga | $98 | $130 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $54 |
Massage | $11 | $99 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $21 | $15 | $64 | $20 |
SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants |
Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |