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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1549 | $959 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $618 | $316 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $129 | $161 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $269 | $128 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $32 | $35 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $151 | $88 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $55 | $15 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $21 | $15 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $19 | $6 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $15 | $2 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $43 | $74 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $36 | $34 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $56 | $71 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |