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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Thai | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $974 | $1167 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $274 | $503 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $169 | $151 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $108 | $134 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $39 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $72 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $60 | $20 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $20 | $13 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $8 | $3 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $4 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $62 | $89 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $41 | $57 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $55 | $57 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $21 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |