Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Population | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Greek | English (de facto) | Czech |
Level of English | Low | High | Very high | High |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | November - April | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | June - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $974 | $1959 | $5431 | $1806 |
Rent | $274 | $678 | $2891 | $780 |
Groceries | $169 | $157 | $383 | $158 |
Dining out | $108 | $261 | $656 | $240 |
Cafe | $45 | $56 | $72 | $53 |
Coworking space | $95 | $209 | $326 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $35 | $45 | $24 |
Public transportation | $60 | $63 | $220 | $61 |
Taxis | $20 | $42 | $78 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $45 | $30 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $28 | $100 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $8 | $74 | $35 |
Nightlife | $62 | $110 | $195 | $50 |
Gym | $41 | $107 | $55 | $56 |
Yoga | $55 | $105 | $197 | $66 |
Massage | $10 | $54 | $109 | $37 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. |
Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |