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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $659 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $354 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $44 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $81 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $49 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $3 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $6 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $6 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $2 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $11 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $15 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $22 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $9 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $23 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $15 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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 | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |