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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York 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 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $1167 | $2498 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $618 | $503 | $1174 | $2891 | $923 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $129 | $151 | $175 | $383 | $127 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $269 | $134 | $313 | $656 | $207 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $39 | $51 | $72 | $42 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $72 | $196 | $326 | $160 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $20 | $78 | $220 | $17 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $21 | $13 | $44 | $78 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $30 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $3 | $54 | $100 | $97 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $89 | $82 | $195 | $77 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $36 | $57 | $44 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $56 | $57 | $142 | $197 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $30 | $21 | $64 | $109 | $101 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 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, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |