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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Thai | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - April | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $974 | $2498 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $274 | $1174 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $169 | $175 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $108 | $313 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $51 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $196 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $10 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $60 | $78 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $20 | $44 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $8 | $54 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $62 | $82 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $41 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $55 | $142 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |