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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Greek | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $1167 | $1959 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $316 | $503 | $678 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $161 | $151 | $157 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $128 | $134 | $261 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $39 | $56 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $72 | $209 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $20 | $63 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $15 | $13 | $42 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $45 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $3 | $28 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $89 | $110 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $34 | $57 | $107 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $71 | $57 | $105 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 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 | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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.. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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. | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |