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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | December - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| 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. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $2359 | $2143 | $1806 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $274 | $1036 | $923 | $780 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $169 | $236 | $127 | $158 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $108 | $371 | $207 | $240 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $45 | $43 | $42 | $53 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $95 | $157 | $160 | $175 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $60 | $12 | $17 | $61 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $20 | $48 | $9 | $33 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $8 | $35 | $97 | $19 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $62 | $117 | $77 | $50 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $41 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $55 | $163 | $54 | $66 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $10 | $75 | $101 | $37 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |