Bangkok vs Madrid vs New York City

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 5,680,000 6,578,0179 8,323,340
Official language(s) Thai Spanish English (de facto)
Level of English Low Moderate Very high
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - May, September - November April - June, September - November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1560 $2498 $5431
Rent $616 $1174 $2891
Groceries $191 $175 $383
Dining out $168 $313 $656
Cafe $45 $51 $72
Coworking space $127 $196 $326
Mobile internet $23 $10 $45
Public transportation $32 $78 $220
Taxis $19 $44 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $54 $100
Museums and sights $21 $20 $74
Nightlife $50 $82 $195
Gym $96 $44 $55
Yoga $98 $142 $197
Massage $11 $64 $109
SIM card options AIS Orange, Movistar, Vodafone AT&T, Verizon
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Lyft
Tap water Not drinkable 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. 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 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! 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 309 options on HappyCow