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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $1867 |
| Rent | $616 | $499 | $778 |
| Groceries | $191 | $108 | $281 |
| Dining out | $168 | $202 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $11 |
| Taxis | $19 | $27 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $64 |
| Gym | $96 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $48 | $65 |
| Massage | $11 | $26 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |