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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 2,900,000 2,427,000 8,850,000 1,305,737 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai German Spanish Spanish Spanish Czech Georgian
Level of English Low Very high High Low Moderate High Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September September - December January - April, December March - May, October, November June - October March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $1321 $1293 $1867 $1806 $1462
Rent $616 $939 $844 $732 $778 $780 $752
Groceries $191 $188 $98 $87 $281 $158 $112
Dining out $168 $271 $121 $131 $182 $240 $169
Cafe $45 $57 $25 $18 $49 $53 $45
Coworking space $127 $174 $95 $96 $159 $175 $125
Mobile internet $23 $23 $11 $16 $25 $24 $4
Public transportation $32 $88 $9 $21 $11 $61 $8
Taxis $19 $58 $9 $14 $9 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $14 $0 $24 $19 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $24 $8 $81 $19 $21
Museums and sights $21 $37 $4 $9 $20 $35 $9
Nightlife $50 $63 $23 $73 $64 $50 $53
Gym $96 $66 $14 $15 $69 $56 $33
Yoga $98 $99 $19 $54 $65 $66 $37
Massage $11 $56 $10 $20 $51 $37 $53
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) EasyTaxi Uber Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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 Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 79 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow