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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | January - April, December | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $1293 | $1759 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $480 | $732 | $717 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $82 | $87 | $148 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $174 | $131 | $280 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $18 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $96 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $21 | $95 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $28 | $14 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $8 | $45 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $9 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $73 | $66 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $15 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $54 | $82 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $37 | $20 | $48 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |