Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Very high |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April - June, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2498 | $1293 | $5431 |
Rent | $616 | $1174 | $732 | $2891 |
Groceries | $191 | $175 | $87 | $383 |
Dining out | $168 | $313 | $131 | $656 |
Cafe | $45 | $51 | $18 | $72 |
Coworking space | $127 | $196 | $96 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $16 | $45 |
Public transportation | $32 | $78 | $21 | $220 |
Taxis | $19 | $44 | $14 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $54 | $8 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $20 | $9 | $74 |
Nightlife | $50 | $82 | $73 | $195 |
Gym | $96 | $44 | $15 | $55 |
Yoga | $98 | $142 | $54 | $197 |
Massage | $11 | $64 | $20 | $109 |
SIM card options | AIS | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |