Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October, November | June - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $1867 | $1806 |
Rent | $939 | $618 | $274 | $778 | $780 |
Groceries | $188 | $129 | $169 | $281 | $158 |
Dining out | $271 | $269 | $108 | $182 | $240 |
Cafe | $57 | $32 | $45 | $49 | $53 |
Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $95 | $159 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $25 | $24 |
Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $60 | $11 | $61 |
Taxis | $58 | $21 | $20 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $24 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $8 | $81 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $35 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $62 | $64 | $50 |
Gym | $66 | $36 | $41 | $69 | $56 |
Yoga | $99 | $56 | $55 | $65 | $66 |
Massage | $56 | $30 | $10 | $51 | $37 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |