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 | $1827 | $2266 |
Rent | $722 | $785 |
Groceries | $224 | $181 |
Dining out | $197 | $302 |
Cafe | $53 | $65 |
Coworking space | $149 | $241 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $41 |
Public transportation | $37 | $72 |
Taxis | $22 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $20 | $52 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $33 |
Museums and sights | $25 | $10 |
Nightlife | $59 | $127 |
Gym | $112 | $124 |
Yoga | $115 | $122 |
Massage | $12 | $63 |
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 |