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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $175 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $51 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $196 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $78 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $44 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $54 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $20 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $82 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $44 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $142 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $64 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 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 restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |