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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Portuguese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1984 | $2498 | $5431 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
Rent | $616 | $1054 | $965 | $1174 | $2891 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
Groceries | $191 | $234 | $136 | $175 | $383 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
Dining out | $168 | $345 | $271 | $313 | $656 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $75 | $37 | $51 | $72 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $164 | $196 | $326 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $45 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $63 | $78 | $220 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
Taxis | $19 | $106 | $27 | $44 | $78 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $30 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $29 | $54 | $100 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $24 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $47 | $82 | $195 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
Gym | $96 | $86 | $65 | $44 | $55 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $98 | $130 | $65 | $142 | $197 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
Massage | $11 | $99 | $50 | $64 | $109 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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! | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |