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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $616 | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $191 | $151 | $44 | $175 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $168 | $134 | $81 | $313 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $51 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $6 | $78 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $19 | $13 | $6 | $44 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $11 | $54 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $96 | $57 | $9 | $44 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $11 | $21 | $15 | $64 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |