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Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Moderate | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - June | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1230 | $1167 | $1959 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $499 | $503 | $678 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $108 | $151 | $157 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $202 | $134 | $261 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $29 | $39 | $56 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $120 | $72 | $209 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $9 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $36 | $20 | $63 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $27 | $13 | $42 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $13 | $0 | $45 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $24 | $3 | $28 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $37 | $57 | $107 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $48 | $57 | $105 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $26 | $21 | $54 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |