Bangkok 🇹🇭
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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 | 8,053,663 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Czech | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | 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 | January, February, October - December | June - October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $1806 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $503 | $780 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $151 | $158 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $134 | $240 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $39 | $53 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $175 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $24 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $61 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $13 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $19 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $19 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $50 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $57 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $57 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $21 | $37 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 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 | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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 | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |