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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October | January - March, December | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1167 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 | $1833 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $503 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 | $780 | $1066 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $151 | $175 | $281 | $383 | $158 | $95 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $134 | $313 | $182 | $656 | $240 | $210 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $39 | $51 | $49 | $72 | $53 | $25 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $72 | $196 | $159 | $326 | $175 | $130 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $7 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $20 | $78 | $11 | $220 | $61 | $33 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $13 | $44 | $9 | $78 | $33 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $30 | $19 | $16 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $3 | $54 | $81 | $100 | $19 | $55 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $4 | $20 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $89 | $82 | $64 | $195 | $50 | $54 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $57 | $44 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $31 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $142 | $65 | $197 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $21 | $64 | $51 | $109 | $37 | $32 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
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