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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | November - April | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $974 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 | $1363 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $480 | $274 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $797 | $658 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $82 | $169 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $356 | $150 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $174 | $108 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $211 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $22 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $69 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $77 | $95 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $222 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $11 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $23 | $60 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $40 | $53 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $28 | $20 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $41 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $17 | $10 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $13 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $22 | $8 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $39 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $46 | $62 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $93 | $118 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $15 | $41 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $57 | $55 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $37 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |