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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German |
| Level of English | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1703 | $2491 |
| Rent | $673 | $1063 |
| Groceries | $209 | $213 |
| Dining out | $183 | $307 |
| Cafe | $49 | $65 |
| Coworking space | $139 | $197 |
| Mobile internet | $25 | $26 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $99 |
| Taxis | $20 | $66 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $50 | $72 |
| Museums and sights | $23 | $41 |
| Nightlife | $55 | $71 |
| Gym | $104 | $74 |
| Yoga | $107 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow |