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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $974 | $1959 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $274 | $678 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $169 | $157 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $108 | $261 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $56 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $209 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $60 | $63 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $20 | $42 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $45 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $8 | $28 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $62 | $110 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $41 | $107 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $55 | $105 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $54 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | 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. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |