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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1230 | $1167 | $659 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $499 | $503 | $354 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $108 | $151 | $44 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $202 | $134 | $81 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $120 | $72 | $49 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $9 | $4 | $3 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $36 | $20 | $6 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $27 | $13 | $6 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $13 | $0 | $2 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $37 | $57 | $9 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $48 | $57 | $23 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $26 | $21 | $15 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |