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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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 | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |