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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $2498 | $2359 | $2143 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $618 | $1174 | $1036 | $923 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $129 | $175 | $236 | $127 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $269 | $313 | $371 | $207 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $32 | $51 | $43 | $42 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $151 | $196 | $157 | $160 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $27 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $55 | $78 | $12 | $17 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $21 | $44 | $48 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $19 | $54 | $35 | $97 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $82 | $117 | $77 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $36 | $44 | $37 | $42 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $56 | $142 | $163 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $30 | $64 | $75 | $101 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
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