Bangkok vs Berlin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai German Spanish Hungarian Korean Georgian
Level of English Low Very high Low High Moderate Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November March - May, September - November March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $1097 $1230 $2184 $1462
Rent $616 $939 $480 $499 $797 $752
Groceries $191 $188 $82 $108 $356 $112
Dining out $168 $271 $174 $202 $211 $169
Cafe $45 $57 $22 $29 $69 $45
Coworking space $127 $174 $77 $120 $222 $125
Mobile internet $23 $23 $11 $9 $40 $4
Public transportation $32 $88 $23 $36 $40 $8
Taxis $19 $58 $28 $27 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $17 $13 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $22 $24 $39 $21
Museums and sights $21 $37 $7 $7 $6 $9
Nightlife $50 $63 $46 $43 $93 $53
Gym $96 $66 $15 $37 $69 $33
Yoga $98 $99 $57 $48 $112 $37
Massage $11 $56 $37 $26 $75 $53
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos 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 Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants 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 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow