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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $974 | $1984 | $2498 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $618 | $274 | $965 | $1174 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $129 | $169 | $136 | $175 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $269 | $108 | $271 | $313 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $45 | $37 | $51 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $95 | $164 | $196 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $24 | $10 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $60 | $63 | $78 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $21 | $20 | $27 | $44 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $18 | $49 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $8 | $29 | $54 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $62 | $47 | $82 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $36 | $41 | $65 | $44 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $56 | $55 | $65 | $142 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $30 | $10 | $50 | $64 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |