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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $316 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $161 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $128 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $15 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $34 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $71 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |