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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $499 | $778 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $108 | $281 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $202 | $182 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $49 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $159 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $11 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $27 | $9 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $24 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $81 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $64 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $37 | $69 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $48 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $26 | $51 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |