Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, September - November | November - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $1321 | $1549 | $974 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $844 | $618 | $274 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $234 | $188 | $82 | $98 | $129 | $169 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $345 | $271 | $174 | $121 | $269 | $108 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $75 | $57 | $22 | $25 | $32 | $45 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $174 | $77 | $95 | $151 | $95 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $23 | $11 | $11 | $27 | $11 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $88 | $23 | $9 | $55 | $60 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $106 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $17 | $14 | $49 | $10 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $64 | $22 | $24 | $19 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $37 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $63 | $46 | $23 | $43 | $62 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $86 | $66 | $15 | $14 | $36 | $41 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $130 | $99 | $57 | $19 | $56 | $55 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $99 | $56 | $37 | $10 | $30 | $10 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 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 | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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) |
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