Bangkok vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Istanbul vs Tbilisi

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Population 5,680,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 15,520,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai Spanish Hungarian Turkish Georgian
Level of English Low Low High Low Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December January - March, December March - June, September - November April - June, September and October March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1097 $1230 $659 $1462
Rent $616 $480 $499 $354 $752
Groceries $191 $82 $108 $44 $112
Dining out $168 $174 $202 $81 $169
Cafe $45 $22 $29 $18 $45
Coworking space $127 $77 $120 $49 $125
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $3 $4
Public transportation $32 $23 $36 $6 $8
Taxis $19 $28 $27 $6 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $2 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $22 $24 $11 $21
Museums and sights $21 $7 $7 $15 $9
Nightlife $50 $46 $43 $22 $53
Gym $96 $15 $37 $9 $33
Yoga $98 $57 $48 $23 $37
Massage $11 $37 $26 $15 $53
SIM card options AIS Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom 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 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow