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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $659 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $615 | $354 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $114 | $44 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $165 | $81 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $38 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $133 | $49 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $7 | $3 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $6 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $9 | $6 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $25 | $2 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $29 | $11 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $29 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $45 | $22 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $30 | $9 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $59 | $23 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $31 | $15 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |