Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Very high | Low | High | Low | Very high | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | May - September | April - June, September - November | May - September | June - October | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1230 | $1549 | $959 | $1959 | $922 | $5431 | $1759 | $1806 | $1363 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $499 | $618 | $316 | $678 | $400 | $2891 | $717 | $780 | $658 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $108 | $129 | $161 | $157 | $91 | $383 | $148 | $158 | $150 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $202 | $269 | $128 | $261 | $151 | $656 | $280 | $240 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $29 | $32 | $35 | $56 | $21 | $72 | $45 | $53 | $28 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $120 | $151 | $88 | $209 | $79 | $326 | $96 | $175 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $36 | $55 | $15 | $63 | $5 | $220 | $95 | $61 | $53 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $27 | $21 | $15 | $42 | $12 | $78 | $25 | $33 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $30 | $10 | $19 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $24 | $19 | $6 | $28 | $13 | $100 | $45 | $19 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $15 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $74 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $43 | $43 | $74 | $110 | $43 | $195 | $66 | $50 | $118 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $37 | $36 | $34 | $107 | $22 | $55 | $56 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $48 | $56 | $71 | $105 | $30 | $197 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $26 | $30 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $109 | $48 | $37 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |