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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $1833 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $618 | $1066 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $129 | $95 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $269 | $210 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $25 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $130 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $7 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $33 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $21 | $14 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $16 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $55 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $26 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $54 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $36 | $31 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $56 | $40 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $30 | $32 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |