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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - April | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $974 | $1167 | $1293 | $5431 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $274 | $503 | $732 | $2891 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $169 | $151 | $87 | $383 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $108 | $134 | $131 | $656 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $72 | $96 | $326 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $16 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $60 | $20 | $21 | $220 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $20 | $13 | $14 | $78 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $30 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $8 | $3 | $8 | $100 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $4 | $9 | $74 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $62 | $89 | $73 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $41 | $57 | $15 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $55 | $57 | $54 | $197 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $21 | $20 | $109 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |