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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1230 | $659 | $2498 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $499 | $354 | $1174 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $108 | $44 | $175 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $202 | $81 | $313 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $29 | $18 | $51 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $120 | $49 | $196 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $9 | $3 | $10 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $36 | $6 | $78 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $27 | $6 | $44 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $13 | $2 | $49 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $24 | $11 | $54 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $43 | $22 | $82 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $37 | $9 | $44 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $48 | $23 | $142 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $26 | $15 | $64 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |