Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | March - June |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $1959 | $2143 | $1462 |
Rent | $616 | $503 | $678 | $923 | $752 |
Groceries | $191 | $151 | $157 | $127 | $112 |
Dining out | $168 | $134 | $261 | $207 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $39 | $56 | $42 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $209 | $160 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $35 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $63 | $17 | $8 |
Taxis | $19 | $13 | $42 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $28 | $97 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $8 | $217 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $110 | $77 | $53 |
Gym | $96 | $57 | $107 | $42 | $33 |
Yoga | $98 | $57 | $105 | $54 | $37 |
Massage | $11 | $21 | $54 | $101 | $53 |
SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | N/A | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |