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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,323,340 834,000
Official language(s) Thai German Hungarian English (de facto) Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Very high High Very high Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September March - June, September - November April - June, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $1230 $5431 $1976
Rent $616 $939 $499 $2891 $869
Groceries $191 $188 $108 $383 $146
Dining out $168 $271 $202 $656 $292
Cafe $45 $57 $29 $72 $42
Coworking space $127 $174 $120 $326 $152
Mobile internet $23 $23 $9 $45 $16
Public transportation $32 $88 $36 $220 $38
Taxis $19 $58 $27 $78 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $30 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $24 $100 $73
Museums and sights $21 $37 $7 $74 $44
Nightlife $50 $63 $43 $195 $66
Gym $96 $66 $37 $55 $34
Yoga $98 $99 $48 $197 $87
Massage $11 $56 $26 $109 $45
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow