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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1782 | $1875 |
| Rent | $704 | $781 |
| Groceries | $219 | $282 |
| Dining out | $192 | $183 |
| Cafe | $51 | $50 |
| Coworking space | $146 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $11 |
| Taxis | $21 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $53 | $82 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $58 | $64 |
| Gym | $109 | $69 |
| Yoga | $112 | $66 |
| Massage | $12 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |