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Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low | Very high | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $1959 | $2498 | $1293 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 |
Rent | $616 | $503 | $678 | $1174 | $732 | $2891 | $923 | $780 |
Groceries | $191 | $151 | $157 | $175 | $87 | $383 | $127 | $158 |
Dining out | $168 | $134 | $261 | $313 | $131 | $656 | $207 | $240 |
Cafe | $45 | $39 | $56 | $51 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $53 |
Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $209 | $196 | $96 | $326 | $160 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $35 | $10 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $63 | $78 | $21 | $220 | $17 | $61 |
Taxis | $19 | $13 | $42 | $44 | $14 | $78 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $0 | $30 | $49 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $28 | $54 | $8 | $100 | $97 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $74 | $217 | $35 |
Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $110 | $82 | $73 | $195 | $77 | $50 |
Gym | $96 | $57 | $107 | $44 | $15 | $55 | $42 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $57 | $105 | $142 | $54 | $197 | $54 | $66 |
Massage | $11 | $21 | $54 | $64 | $20 | $109 | $101 | $37 |
SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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. |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |