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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | German | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | January - March, December | February - May | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2200 | $1097 | $959 | $2498 | $1293 | $1759 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $939 | $480 | $316 | $1174 | $732 | $717 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $188 | $82 | $161 | $175 | $87 | $148 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $271 | $174 | $128 | $313 | $131 | $280 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $57 | $22 | $35 | $51 | $18 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $174 | $77 | $88 | $196 | $96 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $23 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $88 | $23 | $15 | $78 | $21 | $95 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $58 | $28 | $15 | $44 | $14 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $17 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $64 | $22 | $6 | $54 | $8 | $45 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $37 | $7 | $2 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $63 | $46 | $74 | $82 | $73 | $66 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $66 | $15 | $34 | $44 | $15 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $99 | $57 | $71 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $56 | $37 | $10 | $64 | $20 | $48 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |