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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | September - December | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1321 | $974 | $1167 | $1959 | $1293 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $844 | $274 | $503 | $678 | $732 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $98 | $169 | $151 | $157 | $87 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $121 | $108 | $134 | $261 | $131 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $45 | $39 | $56 | $18 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $96 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $16 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $9 | $60 | $20 | $63 | $21 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $20 | $13 | $42 | $14 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $8 | $3 | $28 | $8 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $8 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $23 | $62 | $89 | $110 | $73 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $14 | $41 | $57 | $107 | $15 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $19 | $55 | $57 | $105 | $54 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $20 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |