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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 5,680,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1984 | $2498 | $5431 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
Rent | $616 | $965 | $1174 | $2891 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
Groceries | $191 | $136 | $175 | $383 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $313 | $656 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $37 | $51 | $72 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $164 | $196 | $326 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $24 | $10 | $45 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
Public transportation | $32 | $63 | $78 | $220 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
Taxis | $19 | $27 | $44 | $78 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $18 | $49 | $30 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $54 | $100 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $24 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $47 | $82 | $195 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
Gym | $96 | $65 | $44 | $55 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $98 | $65 | $142 | $197 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
Massage | $11 | $50 | $64 | $109 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |