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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $659 | $1759 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $503 | $354 | $717 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $151 | $44 | $148 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $134 | $81 | $280 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $49 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $6 | $95 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $13 | $6 | $25 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $10 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $11 | $45 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $15 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $22 | $66 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $57 | $9 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $23 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $21 | $15 | $48 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |