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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $780 | $1066 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $158 | $95 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $240 | $210 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $53 | $25 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $175 | $130 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $24 | $7 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $61 | $33 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $33 | $14 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $19 | $16 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $19 | $55 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $35 | $26 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $50 | $54 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $66 | $40 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $37 | $32 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 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 | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | 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 | 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 | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | 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 | 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. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |