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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | December - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $2359 | $2143 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $618 | $274 | $316 | $1036 | $923 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $129 | $169 | $161 | $236 | $127 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $269 | $108 | $128 | $371 | $207 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $45 | $35 | $43 | $42 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $95 | $88 | $157 | $160 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $60 | $15 | $12 | $17 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $21 | $20 | $15 | $48 | $9 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $8 | $6 | $35 | $97 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $117 | $77 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $36 | $41 | $34 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $56 | $55 | $71 | $163 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $30 | $10 | $10 | $75 | $101 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |