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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $1959 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $618 | $274 | $678 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $129 | $169 | $157 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $269 | $108 | $261 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $32 | $45 | $56 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $151 | $95 | $209 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $27 | $11 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $55 | $60 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $21 | $20 | $42 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $49 | $10 | $45 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $19 | $8 | $28 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $15 | $8 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $43 | $62 | $110 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $36 | $41 | $107 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $56 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $30 | $10 | $54 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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. | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |