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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Thai | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | November - April | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $974 | $1984 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $274 | $965 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $169 | $136 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $108 | $271 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $45 | $37 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $95 | $164 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $60 | $63 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $20 | $27 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $10 | $18 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $8 | $29 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $8 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $62 | $47 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $41 | $65 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $55 | $65 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $10 | $50 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |