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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Romanian | Greek | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, October - December | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $1959 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $678 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $157 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $261 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $56 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $209 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $35 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $63 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $42 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $45 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $28 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $110 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $107 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $105 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $54 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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 | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 10 options on Happy Cow |