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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | February - May | January - April, December | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $959 | $1293 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $316 | $732 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $161 | $87 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $128 | $131 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $88 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $16 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $15 | $21 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $15 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $6 | $8 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $2 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $74 | $73 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $34 | $15 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $71 | $54 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $10 | $20 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |