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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $354 | $678 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $44 | $157 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $81 | $261 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $18 | $56 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $49 | $209 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $3 | $35 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $2 | $45 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $11 | $28 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $22 | $110 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $9 | $107 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $15 | $54 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |