Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | January - May, October - December | June - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $959 | $2143 | $1806 |
Rent | $1650 | $274 | $316 | $923 | $780 |
Groceries | $243 | $169 | $161 | $127 | $158 |
Dining out | $396 | $108 | $128 | $207 | $240 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $42 | $53 |
Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $88 | $160 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $15 | $17 | $61 |
Taxis | $73 | $20 | $15 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $6 | $97 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $2 | $217 | $35 |
Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $74 | $77 | $50 |
Gym | $62 | $41 | $34 | $42 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $55 | $71 | $54 | $66 |
Massage | $89 | $10 | $10 | $101 | $37 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Grab | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | 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. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |