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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | January - April, December | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $1293 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $499 | $732 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $108 | $87 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $202 | $131 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $18 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $16 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $21 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $27 | $14 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $8 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $9 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $73 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $37 | $15 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $48 | $54 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $26 | $20 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |