Bangkok vs Barbados vs Hanoi vs Madrid vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 5,680,000 110,000 8,053,663 6,578,0179 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Thai English, Bajan Creole Vietnamese Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Very high Moderate Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December November - May January, February, October - December March - May, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2702 $1167 $2498 $1462 $1976
Rent $616 $1054 $503 $1174 $752 $869
Groceries $191 $234 $151 $175 $112 $146
Dining out $168 $345 $134 $313 $169 $292
Cafe $45 $75 $39 $51 $45 $42
Coworking space $127 $321 $72 $196 $125 $152
Mobile internet $23 $49 $4 $10 $4 $16
Public transportation $32 $35 $20 $78 $8 $38
Taxis $19 $106 $13 $44 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $0 $49 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $37 $3 $54 $21 $73
Museums and sights $21 $36 $4 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $50 $96 $89 $82 $53 $66
Gym $96 $86 $57 $44 $33 $34
Yoga $98 $130 $57 $142 $37 $87
Massage $11 $99 $21 $64 $53 $45
SIM card options AIS Digicel Viettel, Mobifone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab None available Grab, GoViet Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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! Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow