Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | December - April | June - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $959 | $1167 | $2359 | $1806 |
Rent | $616 | $618 | $316 | $503 | $1036 | $780 |
Groceries | $191 | $129 | $161 | $151 | $236 | $158 |
Dining out | $168 | $269 | $128 | $134 | $371 | $240 |
Cafe | $45 | $32 | $35 | $39 | $43 | $53 |
Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $88 | $72 | $157 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $15 | $20 | $12 | $61 |
Taxis | $19 | $21 | $15 | $13 | $48 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $6 | $3 | $35 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $2 | $4 | $9 | $35 |
Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $74 | $89 | $117 | $50 |
Gym | $96 | $36 | $34 | $57 | $37 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $56 | $71 | $57 | $163 | $66 |
Massage | $11 | $30 | $10 | $21 | $75 | $37 |
SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |