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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $618 | $274 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $129 | $169 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $269 | $108 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $32 | $45 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $151 | $95 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $27 | $11 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $55 | $60 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $21 | $20 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $10 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $19 | $8 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $62 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $36 | $41 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $56 | $55 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $30 | $10 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |