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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $659 | $2498 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $354 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $44 | $175 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $81 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $49 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $3 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $6 | $78 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $6 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $2 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $11 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $22 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $9 | $44 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $23 | $142 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $15 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |