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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | December - April | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1097 | $659 | $1959 | $2359 | $1806 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $480 | $354 | $678 | $1036 | $780 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $82 | $44 | $157 | $236 | $158 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $174 | $81 | $261 | $371 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $22 | $18 | $56 | $43 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $77 | $49 | $209 | $157 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $23 | $6 | $63 | $12 | $61 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $28 | $6 | $42 | $48 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $17 | $2 | $45 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $22 | $11 | $28 | $35 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $46 | $22 | $110 | $117 | $50 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $15 | $9 | $107 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $163 | $66 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $37 | $15 | $54 | $75 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |