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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $499 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $108 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $202 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $27 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $37 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $48 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $26 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |