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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | April - June, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $5431 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $2891 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $383 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $656 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $72 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $326 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $220 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $78 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $30 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $100 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $74 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $195 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $55 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $197 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $109 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |