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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $659 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 |
| Rent | $616 | $354 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $191 | $44 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $383 |
| Dining out | $168 | $81 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $6 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $220 |
| Taxis | $19 | $6 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $11 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $22 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $195 |
| Gym | $96 | $9 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $55 |
| Yoga | $98 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $197 |
| Massage | $11 | $15 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |