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Austin 🇺🇸
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $1984 | $1867 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $274 | $965 | $778 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $169 | $136 | $281 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $108 | $271 | $182 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $37 | $49 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $164 | $159 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $24 | $25 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $63 | $11 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $20 | $27 | $9 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $18 | $24 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $29 | $81 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $47 | $64 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $41 | $65 | $69 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $55 | $65 | $65 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $50 | $51 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |