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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Romanian | Greek | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - October | March - May, October - December | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1351 | $1959 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $615 | $678 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $114 | $157 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $165 | $261 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $56 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $133 | $209 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $7 | $35 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $21 | $63 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $9 | $42 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $45 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $29 | $28 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $29 | $8 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $45 | $110 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $30 | $107 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $59 | $105 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $31 | $54 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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.. | 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! | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |