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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost 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 | $1351 | $1959 | $1867 | $1806 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $678 | $778 | $780 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $157 | $281 | $158 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $261 | $182 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $56 | $49 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $209 | $159 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $35 | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $63 | $11 | $61 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $42 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $28 | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $8 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $110 | $64 | $50 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $107 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $105 | $65 | $66 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $54 | $51 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 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 | Star Taxi, Uber | 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | 33 listings 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 |