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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Turkish | Czech | Korean |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | June - October | March - May, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $659 | $1806 | $2184 |
Rent | $616 | $499 | $354 | $780 | $797 |
Groceries | $191 | $108 | $44 | $158 | $356 |
Dining out | $168 | $202 | $81 | $240 | $211 |
Cafe | $45 | $29 | $18 | $53 | $69 |
Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $49 | $175 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $3 | $24 | $40 |
Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $6 | $61 | $40 |
Taxis | $19 | $27 | $6 | $33 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $2 | $19 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $11 | $19 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $15 | $35 | $6 |
Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $22 | $50 | $93 |
Gym | $96 | $37 | $9 | $56 | $69 |
Yoga | $98 | $48 | $23 | $66 | $112 |
Massage | $11 | $26 | $15 | $37 | $75 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |