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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Population 5,680,000 1,768,073 2,427,000 237,559
Official language(s) Thai Hungarian Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Low High Low Very High
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - June, September - November January - April, December May - September
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1230 $1293 $1759
Rent $616 $499 $732 $717
Groceries $191 $108 $87 $148
Dining out $168 $202 $131 $280
Cafe $45 $29 $18 $45
Coworking space $127 $120 $96 $96
Mobile internet $23 $9 $16 $21
Public transportation $32 $36 $21 $95
Taxis $19 $27 $14 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $46 $24 $8 $45
Museums and sights $21 $7 $9 $24
Nightlife $50 $43 $73 $66
Gym $96 $37 $15 $56
Yoga $98 $48 $54 $82
Massage $11 $26 $20 $48
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Grab Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Not drinkable 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow