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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $2143 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $274 | $923 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $169 | $127 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $108 | $207 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $42 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $160 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $17 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $20 | $9 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $49 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $97 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $217 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $77 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $41 | $42 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $55 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $101 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |