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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $1549 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $499 | $618 | $2891 | $923 | $780 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $108 | $129 | $383 | $127 | $158 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $202 | $269 | $656 | $207 | $240 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $32 | $72 | $42 | $53 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $151 | $326 | $160 | $175 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $27 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $55 | $220 | $17 | $61 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $27 | $21 | $78 | $9 | $33 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $30 | $49 | $19 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $19 | $100 | $97 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $15 | $74 | $217 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $43 | $195 | $77 | $50 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $37 | $36 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $48 | $56 | $197 | $54 | $66 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $26 | $30 | $109 | $101 | $37 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |