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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $1351 | $1167 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $939 | $615 | $503 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $188 | $114 | $151 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $271 | $165 | $134 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $39 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $174 | $133 | $72 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $23 | $7 | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $88 | $21 | $20 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $13 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $64 | $29 | $3 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $37 | $29 | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $63 | $45 | $89 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $66 | $30 | $57 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $99 | $59 | $57 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $56 | $31 | $21 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |