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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $974 | $1959 | $1984 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $274 | $678 | $965 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $169 | $157 | $136 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $108 | $261 | $271 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $45 | $56 | $37 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $95 | $209 | $164 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $60 | $63 | $63 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $20 | $42 | $27 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $10 | $45 | $18 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $8 | $28 | $29 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $62 | $110 | $47 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $41 | $107 | $65 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |