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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | December - April | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $2498 | $1293 | $5431 | $2359 | $1806 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $1174 | $732 | $2891 | $1036 | $780 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $175 | $87 | $383 | $236 | $158 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $313 | $131 | $656 | $371 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $51 | $18 | $72 | $43 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $196 | $96 | $326 | $157 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $10 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $78 | $21 | $220 | $12 | $61 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $44 | $14 | $78 | $48 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $49 | $0 | $30 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $54 | $8 | $100 | $35 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $20 | $9 | $74 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $82 | $73 | $195 | $117 | $50 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $44 | $15 | $55 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $142 | $54 | $197 | $163 | $66 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $64 | $20 | $109 | $75 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |