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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $1549 | $1867 | $1806 |
| Rent | $616 | $499 | $618 | $778 | $780 |
| Groceries | $191 | $108 | $129 | $281 | $158 |
| Dining out | $168 | $202 | $269 | $182 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $32 | $49 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $151 | $159 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $27 | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $55 | $11 | $61 |
| Taxis | $19 | $27 | $21 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $19 | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $43 | $64 | $50 |
| Gym | $96 | $37 | $36 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $48 | $56 | $65 | $66 |
| Massage | $11 | $26 | $30 | $51 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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 | 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |