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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1827 | $1745 |
| Rent | $722 | $1015 |
| Groceries | $224 | $90 |
| Dining out | $197 | $200 |
| Cafe | $53 | $24 |
| Coworking space | $149 | $124 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $37 | $32 |
| Taxis | $22 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $20 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $52 |
| Museums and sights | $25 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $59 | $52 |
| Gym | $112 | $29 |
| Yoga | $115 | $38 |
| Massage | $12 | $30 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |