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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | December - April | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1959 | $2359 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $678 | $1036 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $157 | $236 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $261 | $371 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $56 | $43 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $209 | $157 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $35 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $63 | $12 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $42 | $48 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $45 | $0 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $28 | $35 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $8 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $110 | $117 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $107 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $105 | $163 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $54 | $75 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |