Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Very High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | May - September |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $1759 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $480 | $717 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $82 | $148 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $174 | $280 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $77 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $21 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $23 | $95 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $28 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $17 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $22 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $24 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $46 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $82 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $37 | $48 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow |