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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | March - May, September - November | December - April | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1549 | $2359 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $618 | $1036 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $129 | $236 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $269 | $371 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $32 | $43 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $151 | $157 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $27 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $55 | $12 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $21 | $48 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $19 | $35 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $15 | $9 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $43 | $117 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $36 | $37 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $56 | $163 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $30 | $75 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |