Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Thai | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $974 | $2498 |
Rent | $616 | $480 | $274 | $1174 |
Groceries | $191 | $82 | $169 | $175 |
Dining out | $168 | $174 | $108 | $313 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $45 | $51 |
Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $95 | $196 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $10 |
Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $60 | $78 |
Taxis | $19 | $28 | $20 | $44 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $10 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $8 | $54 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $8 | $20 |
Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $62 | $82 |
Gym | $96 | $15 | $41 | $44 |
Yoga | $98 | $57 | $55 | $142 |
Massage | $11 | $37 | $10 | $64 |
SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
Tap water | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |