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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1770 | $2321 |
| Rent | $699 | $1129 |
| Groceries | $217 | $159 |
| Dining out | $191 | $317 |
| Cafe | $51 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $145 | $192 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $28 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $73 |
| Taxis | $21 | $32 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $21 |
| Sport and cultural events | $52 | $34 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $28 |
| Nightlife | $57 | $55 |
| Gym | $109 | $76 |
| Yoga | $111 | $76 |
| Massage | $12 | $59 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |