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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | High | High | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, October, November | June - October | March - June |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1230 | $1321 | $1867 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $499 | $844 | $778 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $108 | $98 | $281 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $202 | $121 | $182 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $29 | $25 | $49 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $120 | $95 | $159 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $9 | $11 | $25 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $36 | $9 | $11 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $27 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $13 | $14 | $24 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $24 | $81 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $20 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $43 | $23 | $64 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $37 | $14 | $69 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $48 | $19 | $65 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $26 | $10 | $51 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |