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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $1959 | $1293 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $274 | $678 | $732 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $169 | $157 | $87 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $108 | $261 | $131 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $45 | $56 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $209 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $35 | $16 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $63 | $21 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $42 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $45 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $28 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $8 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $110 | $73 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $41 | $107 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $55 | $105 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $54 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |