Bangkok vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Madrid vs Tbilisi

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Population 5,680,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 6,578,0179 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai Hungarian Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English Low High High Moderate Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - June, September - November September - December March - May, September - November March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1230 $1321 $2498 $1462
Rent $616 $499 $844 $1174 $752
Groceries $191 $108 $98 $175 $112
Dining out $168 $202 $121 $313 $169
Cafe $45 $29 $25 $51 $45
Coworking space $127 $120 $95 $196 $125
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $10 $4
Public transportation $32 $36 $9 $78 $8
Taxis $19 $27 $9 $44 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $49 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $24 $24 $54 $21
Museums and sights $21 $7 $4 $20 $9
Nightlife $50 $43 $23 $82 $53
Gym $96 $37 $14 $44 $33
Yoga $98 $48 $19 $142 $37
Massage $11 $26 $10 $64 $53
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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 Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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 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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants 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 Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow