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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1293 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $732 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $87 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $131 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $16 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $73 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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 | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | 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 | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |