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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1549 | $1293 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $618 | $732 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $129 | $87 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $269 | $131 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $32 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $151 | $96 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $27 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $55 | $21 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $21 | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $49 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $19 | $8 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $15 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $43 | $73 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $36 | $15 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $56 | $54 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $30 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |