Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | January - April, December |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $1293 |
Rent | $616 | $1054 | $499 | $844 | $503 | $732 |
Groceries | $191 | $234 | $108 | $98 | $151 | $87 |
Dining out | $168 | $345 | $202 | $121 | $134 | $131 |
Cafe | $45 | $75 | $29 | $25 | $39 | $18 |
Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $36 | $9 | $20 | $21 |
Taxis | $19 | $106 | $27 | $9 | $13 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $24 | $24 | $3 | $8 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $43 | $23 | $89 | $73 |
Gym | $96 | $86 | $37 | $14 | $57 | $15 |
Yoga | $98 | $130 | $48 | $19 | $57 | $54 |
Massage | $11 | $99 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $20 |
SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants |
Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |