Bangkok vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Tbilisi

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Population 5,680,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai Romanian Hungarian Spanish Georgian
Level of English Low High High High Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December April - October March - June, September - November September - December March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1351 $1230 $1321 $1462
Rent $616 $615 $499 $844 $752
Groceries $191 $114 $108 $98 $112
Dining out $168 $165 $202 $121 $169
Cafe $45 $38 $29 $25 $45
Coworking space $127 $133 $120 $95 $125
Mobile internet $23 $7 $9 $11 $4
Public transportation $32 $21 $36 $9 $8
Taxis $19 $9 $27 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $14 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $29 $24 $24 $21
Museums and sights $21 $29 $7 $4 $9
Nightlife $50 $45 $43 $23 $53
Gym $96 $30 $37 $14 $33
Yoga $98 $59 $48 $19 $37
Massage $11 $31 $26 $10 $53
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal 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 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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 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, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias 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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow