Bangkok vs Larnaca vs Panama City vs Porto vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 5,680,000 144,900 880,691 237,559 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai Greek Spanish Portuguese Korean Georgian
Level of English Low High Low Very High Moderate Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - May, October - December December - April May - September March - May, September - November March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1959 $2359 $1759 $2184 $1462
Rent $616 $678 $1036 $717 $797 $752
Groceries $191 $157 $236 $148 $356 $112
Dining out $168 $261 $371 $280 $211 $169
Cafe $45 $56 $43 $45 $69 $45
Coworking space $127 $209 $157 $96 $222 $125
Mobile internet $23 $35 $21 $21 $40 $4
Public transportation $32 $63 $12 $95 $40 $8
Taxis $19 $42 $48 $25 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $45 $0 $10 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $28 $35 $45 $39 $21
Museums and sights $21 $8 $9 $24 $6 $9
Nightlife $50 $110 $117 $66 $93 $53
Gym $96 $107 $37 $56 $69 $33
Yoga $98 $105 $163 $82 $112 $37
Massage $11 $54 $75 $48 $75 $53
SIM card options AIS Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Grab nTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants 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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow