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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $1959 | $1293 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $503 | $678 | $732 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $151 | $157 | $87 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $134 | $261 | $131 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $56 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $209 | $96 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $35 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $63 | $21 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $13 | $42 | $14 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $28 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $110 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $57 | $107 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $105 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $21 | $54 | $20 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |