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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - June | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $503 | $717 | $752 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $151 | $148 | $112 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $134 | $280 | $169 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $45 | $45 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $96 | $125 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $21 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $95 | $8 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $13 | $25 | $14 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $10 | $27 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $45 | $21 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $66 | $53 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $57 | $56 | $33 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $82 | $37 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $21 | $48 | $53 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |