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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $659 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $616 | $354 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $191 | $44 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $168 | $81 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $49 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $6 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $19 | $6 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $11 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $22 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $9 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $23 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $11 | $15 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |