Bangkok vs Berlin vs Madrid vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 6,578,0179 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai German Spanish Korean Georgian
Level of English Low Very high Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September March - May, September - November March - May, September - November March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $2498 $2184 $1462
Rent $616 $939 $1174 $797 $752
Groceries $191 $188 $175 $356 $112
Dining out $168 $271 $313 $211 $169
Cafe $45 $57 $51 $69 $45
Coworking space $127 $174 $196 $222 $125
Mobile internet $23 $23 $10 $40 $4
Public transportation $32 $88 $78 $40 $8
Taxis $19 $58 $44 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $49 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $54 $39 $21
Museums and sights $21 $37 $20 $6 $9
Nightlife $50 $63 $82 $93 $53
Gym $96 $66 $44 $69 $33
Yoga $98 $99 $142 $112 $37
Massage $11 $56 $64 $75 $53
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable 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 Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow