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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $499 | $274 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $108 | $169 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $202 | $108 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $29 | $45 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $27 | $20 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $37 | $41 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $55 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |