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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | February - May | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $959 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $316 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $161 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $128 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $35 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $88 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $15 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $15 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $6 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $2 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $74 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $34 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $71 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $10 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |