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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $1867 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $778 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $281 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $182 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $49 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $159 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $11 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $81 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $64 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $51 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | 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 | 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. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | 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 | 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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |