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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $1167 | $1293 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $615 | $503 | $732 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $121 | $82 | $114 | $151 | $87 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $403 | $174 | $165 | $134 | $131 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $45 | $22 | $38 | $39 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $213 | $77 | $133 | $72 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $10 | $11 | $7 | $4 | $16 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $127 | $23 | $21 | $20 | $21 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $13 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $81 | $22 | $29 | $3 | $8 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $33 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $112 | $46 | $45 | $89 | $73 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $81 | $15 | $30 | $57 | $15 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $93 | $57 | $59 | $57 | $54 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $59 | $37 | $31 | $21 | $20 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |