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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1549 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $618 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $129 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $269 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $32 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $151 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $55 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $21 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $19 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $36 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $56 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $30 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |