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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not 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. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |