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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Hungarian | Turkish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1230 | $659 | $1806 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $499 | $354 | $780 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $108 | $44 | $158 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $202 | $81 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $29 | $18 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $120 | $49 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $9 | $3 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $36 | $6 | $61 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $27 | $6 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 | $2 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $24 | $11 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $7 | $15 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $43 | $22 | $50 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $37 | $9 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $48 | $23 | $66 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $26 | $15 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |