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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1230 | $1167 | $1293 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $499 | $503 | $732 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $108 | $151 | $87 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $202 | $134 | $131 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $120 | $72 | $96 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $9 | $4 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $36 | $20 | $21 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $27 | $13 | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $24 | $3 | $8 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $43 | $89 | $73 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $37 | $57 | $15 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $48 | $57 | $54 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $26 | $21 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. |
| 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |