Bangkok vs Berlin vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Lisbon vs Tbilisi

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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 1,768,073 1,166,978 517,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai German Hungarian Thai Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Low Very high High Low Very high Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September March - June, September - November November - April March - May, September, October March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $1230 $974 $1984 $1462
Rent $616 $939 $499 $274 $965 $752
Groceries $191 $188 $108 $169 $136 $112
Dining out $168 $271 $202 $108 $271 $169
Cafe $45 $57 $29 $45 $37 $45
Coworking space $127 $174 $120 $95 $164 $125
Mobile internet $23 $23 $9 $11 $24 $4
Public transportation $32 $88 $36 $60 $63 $8
Taxis $19 $58 $27 $20 $27 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $10 $18 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $24 $8 $29 $21
Museums and sights $21 $37 $7 $8 $24 $9
Nightlife $50 $63 $43 $62 $47 $53
Gym $96 $66 $37 $41 $65 $33
Yoga $98 $99 $48 $55 $65 $37
Massage $11 $56 $26 $10 $50 $53
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Vodafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, FreeNow Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable 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 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow