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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $2498 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $1174 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $175 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $313 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $51 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $196 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $10 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $78 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $44 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $54 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $20 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $82 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $44 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $142 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $64 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |