Bangkok vs Barcelona vs Budapest vs Lisbon vs Tbilisi

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Population 5,680,000 5,585,556 1,768,073 517,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Low High High Very high Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December April - June, September - November March - June, September - November March - May, September, October March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2384 $1230 $1984 $1462
Rent $616 $932 $499 $965 $752
Groceries $191 $121 $108 $136 $112
Dining out $168 $403 $202 $271 $169
Cafe $45 $45 $29 $37 $45
Coworking space $127 $213 $120 $164 $125
Mobile internet $23 $10 $9 $24 $4
Public transportation $32 $127 $36 $63 $8
Taxis $19 $48 $27 $27 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $24 $13 $18 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $81 $24 $29 $21
Museums and sights $21 $33 $7 $24 $9
Nightlife $50 $112 $43 $47 $53
Gym $96 $81 $37 $65 $33
Yoga $98 $93 $48 $65 $37
Massage $11 $59 $26 $50 $53
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab Cabify, FreeNow Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, FreeNow Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana 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 Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 98 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow