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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $616 | $316 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $191 | $161 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $168 | $128 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $19 | $15 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $96 | $34 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $71 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |