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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | September - December | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1321 | $1549 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $844 | $618 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $98 | $129 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $121 | $269 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $32 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $151 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $27 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $9 | $55 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $21 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $49 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $19 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $15 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $23 | $43 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $14 | $36 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $19 | $56 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $30 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |