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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | February - May | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $959 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $316 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $161 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $128 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $35 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $88 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $4 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $15 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $15 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $6 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $2 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $74 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $34 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $71 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $10 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Grab | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |