Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $618 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $129 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $269 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $32 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $21 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $36 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $56 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $30 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |