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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Portuguese | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - May, September, October | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1984 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $965 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $136 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $271 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $37 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $164 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $24 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $63 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $27 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $18 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $29 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $47 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $65 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $65 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $50 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |