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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $274 | $354 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $169 | $44 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $108 | $81 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $20 | $6 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $41 | $9 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $55 | $23 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |