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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1549 | $1984 | $1867 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $618 | $965 | $778 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $129 | $136 | $281 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $269 | $271 | $182 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $32 | $37 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $151 | $164 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $24 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $55 | $63 | $11 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $21 | $27 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $18 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $19 | $29 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $15 | $24 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $43 | $47 | $64 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $36 | $65 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $56 | $65 | $65 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $30 | $50 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |