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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $659 | $1984 | $2498 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $354 | $965 | $1174 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $44 | $136 | $175 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $81 | $271 | $313 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $37 | $51 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $49 | $164 | $196 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $3 | $24 | $10 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $6 | $27 | $44 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $2 | $18 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $11 | $29 | $54 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $22 | $47 | $82 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $9 | $65 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $23 | $65 | $142 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $15 | $50 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |