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Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | German | Greek | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | High | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | June - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2200 | $1959 | $2498 | $1806 |
Rent | $1650 | $616 | $939 | $678 | $1174 | $780 |
Groceries | $243 | $191 | $188 | $157 | $175 | $158 |
Dining out | $396 | $168 | $271 | $261 | $313 | $240 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $56 | $51 | $53 |
Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $174 | $209 | $196 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $23 | $35 | $10 | $24 |
Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $88 | $63 | $78 | $61 |
Taxis | $73 | $19 | $58 | $42 | $44 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $45 | $49 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $64 | $28 | $54 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $37 | $8 | $20 | $35 |
Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $63 | $110 | $82 | $50 |
Gym | $62 | $96 | $66 | $107 | $44 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $98 | $99 | $105 | $142 | $66 |
Massage | $89 | $11 | $56 | $54 | $64 | $37 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |