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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $1549 | $659 | $2498 | $5431 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $480 | $618 | $354 | $1174 | $2891 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $82 | $129 | $44 | $175 | $383 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $174 | $269 | $81 | $313 | $656 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $32 | $18 | $51 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $151 | $49 | $196 | $326 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $27 | $3 | $10 | $45 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $55 | $6 | $78 | $220 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $28 | $21 | $6 | $44 | $78 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $49 | $2 | $49 | $30 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $19 | $11 | $54 | $100 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $15 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $43 | $22 | $82 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $36 | $9 | $44 | $55 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $56 | $23 | $142 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $37 | $30 | $15 | $64 | $109 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |