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Bangkok ðđð
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Larnaca ðĻðū
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Greek |
| Level of English | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) | EUR - Euro (âŽ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1959 |
| Rent | $616 | $678 |
| Groceries | $191 | $157 |
| Dining out | $168 | $261 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $63 |
| Taxis | $19 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $110 |
| Gym | $96 | $107 |
| Yoga | $98 | $105 |
| Massage | $11 | $54 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |