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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $2498 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $1174 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $175 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $313 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $51 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $196 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $10 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $78 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $44 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $49 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $54 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $20 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $82 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $44 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $142 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $64 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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! | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |