Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Korean |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 |
Rent | $616 | $316 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $797 |
Groceries | $191 | $161 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $356 |
Dining out | $168 | $128 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $211 |
Cafe | $45 | $35 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $69 |
Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $40 |
Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $40 |
Taxis | $19 | $15 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $6 |
Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $93 |
Gym | $96 | $34 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $69 |
Yoga | $98 | $71 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $112 |
Massage | $11 | $10 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $75 |
SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |