Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Czech |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | High | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | March - May, October - December | June - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
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 everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $1959 | $1806 |
Rent | $616 | $618 | $274 | $316 | $678 | $780 |
Groceries | $191 | $129 | $169 | $161 | $157 | $158 |
Dining out | $168 | $269 | $108 | $128 | $261 | $240 |
Cafe | $45 | $32 | $45 | $35 | $56 | $53 |
Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $95 | $88 | $209 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $24 |
Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $60 | $15 | $63 | $61 |
Taxis | $19 | $21 | $20 | $15 | $42 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $8 | $6 | $28 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $8 | $2 | $8 | $35 |
Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $110 | $50 |
Gym | $96 | $36 | $41 | $34 | $107 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $56 | $55 | $71 | $105 | $66 |
Massage | $11 | $30 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $37 |
SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow |