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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 | $1703 | $2218 |
| Rent | $673 | $768 |
| Groceries | $209 | $177 |
| Dining out | $183 | $295 |
| Cafe | $49 | $64 |
| Coworking space | $139 | $236 |
| Mobile internet | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $71 |
| Taxis | $20 | $47 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $51 |
| Sport and cultural events | $50 | $32 |
| Museums and sights | $23 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $55 | $124 |
| Gym | $104 | $122 |
| Yoga | $107 | $119 |
| Massage | $11 | $61 |
| 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 |