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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | March - June |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1167 | $1462 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $503 | $752 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $151 | $112 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $134 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $39 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $72 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $4 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $20 | $8 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $13 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $0 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $3 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $89 | $53 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $57 | $33 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $57 | $37 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $21 | $53 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |