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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1167 | $1867 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $503 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $151 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $134 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $39 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $72 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $20 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $13 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $3 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $4 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $89 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $57 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |