Bangkok vs Berlin vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Porto vs Tbilisi

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 8,053,663 8,850,000 237,559 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai German Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Low Very high Moderate Moderate Very High Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September January, February, October - December March - May, October, November May - September March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $1167 $1867 $1759 $1462
Rent $616 $939 $503 $778 $717 $752
Groceries $191 $188 $151 $281 $148 $112
Dining out $168 $271 $134 $182 $280 $169
Cafe $45 $57 $39 $49 $45 $45
Coworking space $127 $174 $72 $159 $96 $125
Mobile internet $23 $23 $4 $25 $21 $4
Public transportation $32 $88 $20 $11 $95 $8
Taxis $19 $58 $13 $9 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $0 $24 $10 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $3 $81 $45 $21
Museums and sights $21 $37 $4 $20 $24 $9
Nightlife $50 $63 $89 $64 $66 $53
Gym $96 $66 $57 $69 $56 $33
Yoga $98 $99 $57 $65 $82 $37
Massage $11 $56 $21 $51 $48 $53
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify 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 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow