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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1351 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $1462 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $615 | $678 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $752 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $114 | $157 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $112 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $165 | $261 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $169 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $56 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $133 | $209 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $7 | $35 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $21 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $8 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $9 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $45 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $29 | $28 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $45 | $110 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $53 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $30 | $107 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $59 | $105 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $37 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $31 | $54 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |