Bangkok vs Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs Medellin vs New York City vs Tbilisi

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 5,680,000 1,830,000 1,166,978 2,427,000 8,323,340 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai Romanian Thai Spanish English (de facto) Georgian
Level of English Low High Low Low Very high Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December April - October November - April January - April, December April - June, September - November March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1351 $974 $1293 $5431 $1462
Rent $616 $615 $274 $732 $2891 $752
Groceries $191 $114 $169 $87 $383 $112
Dining out $168 $165 $108 $131 $656 $169
Cafe $45 $38 $45 $18 $72 $45
Coworking space $127 $133 $95 $96 $326 $125
Mobile internet $23 $7 $11 $16 $45 $4
Public transportation $32 $21 $60 $21 $220 $8
Taxis $19 $9 $20 $14 $78 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $10 $0 $30 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $29 $8 $8 $100 $21
Museums and sights $21 $29 $8 $9 $74 $9
Nightlife $50 $45 $62 $73 $195 $53
Gym $96 $30 $41 $15 $55 $33
Yoga $98 $59 $55 $54 $197 $37
Massage $11 $31 $10 $20 $109 $53
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Grab Star Taxi, Uber Grab EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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 Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow