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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Greek | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1959 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $678 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $157 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $261 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $56 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $209 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $35 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $63 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $42 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $45 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $28 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $8 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $110 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $107 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $105 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $54 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 57 options on Happy Cow |