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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |