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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Hungarian | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $1230 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $480 | $499 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $82 | $108 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $174 | $202 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $29 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $77 | $120 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $9 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $23 | $36 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $28 | $27 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $17 | $13 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $22 | $24 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $7 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $46 | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $48 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $37 | $26 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |