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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Greek | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | March - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1959 | $1806 |
| Rent | $274 | $678 | $780 |
| Groceries | $169 | $157 | $158 |
| Dining out | $108 | $261 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $56 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $209 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $35 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $63 | $61 |
| Taxis | $20 | $42 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $45 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $28 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $8 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $110 | $50 |
| Gym | $41 | $107 | $56 |
| Yoga | $55 | $105 | $66 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 112 options on HappyCow |