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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1167 | $2498 | $5431 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $503 | $1174 | $2891 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $151 | $175 | $383 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $134 | $313 | $656 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $39 | $51 | $72 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $72 | $196 | $326 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $20 | $78 | $220 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $13 | $44 | $78 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $30 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $3 | $54 | $100 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $89 | $82 | $195 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $57 | $44 | $55 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $142 | $197 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $21 | $64 | $109 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |