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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 5,680,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 8,850,000 237,559
Official language(s) Thai Spanish Romanian Hungarian Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Low Low High High Moderate Very High
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November March - May, October, November May - September
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1097 $1351 $1230 $1867 $1759
Rent $616 $480 $615 $499 $778 $717
Groceries $191 $82 $114 $108 $281 $148
Dining out $168 $174 $165 $202 $182 $280
Cafe $45 $22 $38 $29 $49 $45
Coworking space $127 $77 $133 $120 $159 $96
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $9 $25 $21
Public transportation $32 $23 $21 $36 $11 $95
Taxis $19 $28 $9 $27 $9 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $13 $24 $10
Sport and cultural events $46 $22 $29 $24 $81 $45
Museums and sights $21 $7 $29 $7 $20 $24
Nightlife $50 $46 $45 $43 $64 $66
Gym $96 $15 $30 $37 $69 $56
Yoga $98 $57 $59 $48 $65 $82
Massage $11 $37 $31 $26 $51 $48
SIM card options AIS Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow