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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | 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 | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $615 | $316 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $114 | $161 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $165 | $128 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $38 | $35 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $133 | $88 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $15 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $29 | $6 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $29 | $2 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $45 | $74 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $30 | $34 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $59 | $71 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $31 | $10 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 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 cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |