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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1230 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $499 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $108 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $202 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $29 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $120 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $9 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $36 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $27 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $13 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $43 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $37 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $48 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $26 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |