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| Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $480 | $499 | $844 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $82 | $108 | $98 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $383 | $236 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $174 | $202 | $121 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $656 | $371 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $29 | $25 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $43 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $326 | $157 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $36 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $220 | $12 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $78 | $48 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $30 | $0 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $24 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $100 | $35 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $43 | $23 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $195 | $117 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $37 | $14 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $55 | $37 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $48 | $19 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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