Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Greek | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Very high |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $1959 | $5431 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $480 | $678 | $2891 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $82 | $157 | $383 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $174 | $261 | $656 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $72 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $77 | $209 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $35 | $45 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $23 | $63 | $220 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $28 | $42 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $17 | $45 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $22 | $28 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $8 | $74 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $46 | $110 | $195 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $107 | $55 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $105 | $197 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $37 | $54 | $109 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow |