Austin vs Bangkok vs Da Nang vs Tbilisi

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Population 926,426 5,680,000 1,125,316 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai Vietnamese Georgian
Level of English Very high Low Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, November, December February - May March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1560 $959 $1462
Rent $1650 $616 $316 $752
Groceries $243 $191 $161 $112
Dining out $396 $168 $128 $169
Cafe $66 $45 $35 $45
Coworking space $331 $127 $88 $125
Mobile internet $40 $23 $4 $4
Public transportation $110 $32 $15 $8
Taxis $73 $19 $15 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $46 $6 $21
Museums and sights $11 $21 $2 $9
Nightlife $124 $50 $74 $53
Gym $62 $96 $34 $33
Yoga $139 $98 $71 $37
Massage $89 $11 $10 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS Viettel, Vinafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% for restaurants, bars and services 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Grab Yandex, Bolt
Tap water 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 Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. 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.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 416 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow