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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1230 | $1867 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $499 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $108 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $202 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $29 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $120 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $9 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $36 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $27 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $13 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $43 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $37 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $48 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $26 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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 | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |