Bangkok vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Hanoi vs Prague

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Population 5,680,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 8,053,663 1,305,737
Official language(s) Thai Spanish Romanian Vietnamese Czech
Level of English Low Low High Moderate High
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December January - March, December April - October January, February, October - December June - October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1097 $1351 $1167 $1806
Rent $616 $480 $615 $503 $780
Groceries $191 $82 $114 $151 $158
Dining out $168 $174 $165 $134 $240
Cafe $45 $22 $38 $39 $53
Coworking space $127 $77 $133 $72 $175
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $4 $24
Public transportation $32 $23 $21 $20 $61
Taxis $19 $28 $9 $13 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $46 $22 $29 $3 $19
Museums and sights $21 $7 $29 $4 $35
Nightlife $50 $46 $45 $89 $50
Gym $96 $15 $30 $57 $56
Yoga $98 $57 $59 $57 $66
Massage $11 $37 $31 $21 $37
SIM card options AIS Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow