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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $1167 | $659 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $616 | $480 | $503 | $354 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $191 | $82 | $151 | $44 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $168 | $174 | $134 | $81 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $39 | $18 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $72 | $49 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $20 | $6 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $19 | $28 | $13 | $6 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $3 | $11 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $89 | $22 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $57 | $9 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $57 | $23 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $11 | $37 | $21 | $15 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |