Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Low | Low | High | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | June - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $1959 | $1867 | $1806 |
Rent | $616 | $480 | $678 | $778 | $780 |
Groceries | $191 | $82 | $157 | $281 | $158 |
Dining out | $168 | $174 | $261 | $182 | $240 |
Cafe | $45 | $22 | $56 | $49 | $53 |
Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $209 | $159 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $25 | $24 |
Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $63 | $11 | $61 |
Taxis | $19 | $28 | $42 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $45 | $24 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $28 | $81 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $8 | $20 | $35 |
Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $110 | $64 | $50 |
Gym | $96 | $15 | $107 | $69 | $56 |
Yoga | $98 | $57 | $105 | $65 | $66 |
Massage | $11 | $37 | $54 | $51 | $37 |
SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |