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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | German | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | November - April | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $2200 | $974 | $1984 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $939 | $274 | $965 | $778 | $1036 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $188 | $169 | $136 | $281 | $236 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $271 | $108 | $271 | $182 | $371 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $57 | $45 | $37 | $49 | $43 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $174 | $95 | $164 | $159 | $157 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $23 | $11 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $88 | $60 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $58 | $20 | $27 | $9 | $48 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $10 | $18 | $24 | $0 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $64 | $8 | $29 | $81 | $35 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $37 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $63 | $62 | $47 | $64 | $117 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $66 | $41 | $65 | $69 | $37 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $99 | $55 | $65 | $65 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $56 | $10 | $50 | $51 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |