Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | March - June |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1959 | $1867 | $1462 |
Rent | $616 | $932 | $678 | $778 | $752 |
Groceries | $191 | $121 | $157 | $281 | $112 |
Dining out | $168 | $403 | $261 | $182 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $45 | $56 | $49 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $209 | $159 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $35 | $25 | $4 |
Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $63 | $11 | $8 |
Taxis | $19 | $48 | $42 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $45 | $24 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $28 | $81 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $8 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $110 | $64 | $53 |
Gym | $96 | $81 | $107 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $98 | $93 | $105 | $65 | $37 |
Massage | $11 | $59 | $54 | $51 | $53 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |