Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Population | 5,680,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1321 | $1549 | $1867 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 |
Rent | $616 | $844 | $618 | $778 | $923 | $780 | $567 |
Groceries | $191 | $98 | $129 | $281 | $127 | $158 | $10 |
Dining out | $168 | $121 | $269 | $182 | $207 | $240 | $227 |
Cafe | $45 | $25 | $32 | $49 | $42 | $53 | $27 |
Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $151 | $159 | $160 | $175 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $27 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
Public transportation | $32 | $9 | $55 | $11 | $17 | $61 | $30 |
Taxis | $19 | $9 | $21 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $49 | $24 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $19 | $81 | $97 | $19 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $12 |
Nightlife | $50 | $23 | $43 | $64 | $77 | $50 | $82 |
Gym | $96 | $14 | $36 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
Yoga | $98 | $19 | $56 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
Massage | $11 | $10 | $30 | $51 | $101 | $37 | $29 |
SIM card options | AIS | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | 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. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | 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) | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |