Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | June - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1549 | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $1806 |
Rent | $616 | $615 | $618 | $274 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $780 |
Groceries | $191 | $114 | $129 | $169 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $158 |
Dining out | $168 | $165 | $269 | $108 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $240 |
Cafe | $45 | $38 | $32 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $53 |
Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $151 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $24 |
Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $55 | $60 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $61 |
Taxis | $19 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $35 |
Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $43 | $62 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $50 |
Gym | $96 | $30 | $36 | $41 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $59 | $56 | $55 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $66 |
Massage | $11 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $37 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). | 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! |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |