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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Czech | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | June - October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1167 | $1806 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $503 | $780 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $151 | $158 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $134 | $240 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $39 | $53 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $72 | $175 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $4 | $24 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $20 | $61 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $13 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $0 | $19 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $3 | $19 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $4 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $89 | $50 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $57 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $21 | $37 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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%. | 10% at restaurants and bars, 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 | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |