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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $1167 | $1867 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $618 | $274 | $316 | $503 | $778 | $923 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $129 | $169 | $161 | $151 | $281 | $127 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $269 | $108 | $128 | $134 | $182 | $207 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $32 | $45 | $35 | $39 | $49 | $42 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $159 | $160 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $60 | $15 | $20 | $11 | $17 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $21 | $20 | $15 | $13 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $6 | $3 | $81 | $97 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $2 | $4 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $74 | $89 | $64 | $77 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $36 | $41 | $34 | $57 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $56 | $55 | $71 | $57 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $30 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $51 | $101 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |