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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Hungarian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | June - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1230 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1806 |
Rent | $1650 | $615 | $499 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $780 |
Groceries | $243 | $114 | $108 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $158 |
Dining out | $396 | $165 | $202 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $240 |
Cafe | $66 | $38 | $29 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $53 |
Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $120 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $9 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $36 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $61 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $27 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $13 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $24 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $7 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $35 |
Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $50 |
Gym | $62 | $30 | $37 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $59 | $48 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $66 |
Massage | $89 | $31 | $26 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $37 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |