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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $1167 | $1293 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $499 | $503 | $732 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $108 | $151 | $87 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $202 | $134 | $131 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $72 | $96 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $20 | $21 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $27 | $13 | $14 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $3 | $8 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $89 | $73 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $37 | $57 | $15 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $48 | $57 | $54 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $26 | $21 | $20 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |