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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | November - April | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $974 | $1984 | $1293 | $5431 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $274 | $965 | $732 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $169 | $136 | $87 | $383 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $108 | $271 | $131 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $45 | $37 | $18 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $95 | $164 | $96 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $24 | $16 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $60 | $63 | $21 | $220 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $20 | $27 | $14 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $10 | $18 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $8 | $29 | $8 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $62 | $47 | $73 | $195 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $41 | $65 | $15 | $55 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $55 | $65 | $54 | $197 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $10 | $50 | $20 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |