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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $2498 | $2143 | $1833 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $480 | $615 | $844 | $1174 | $923 | $1066 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $82 | $114 | $98 | $175 | $127 | $95 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $174 | $165 | $121 | $313 | $207 | $210 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $25 | $51 | $42 | $25 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $160 | $130 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $7 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $21 | $9 | $78 | $17 | $33 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $44 | $9 | $14 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $49 | $16 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $54 | $97 | $55 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $217 | $26 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $45 | $23 | $82 | $77 | $54 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $30 | $14 | $44 | $42 | $31 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $59 | $19 | $142 | $54 | $40 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $101 | $32 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |