Austin 🇺🇸
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Greek | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $1959 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $274 | $678 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $169 | $157 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $108 | $261 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $56 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $209 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $63 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $20 | $42 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $45 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $28 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $8 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $110 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $41 | $107 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $55 | $105 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $10 | $54 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |