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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | Low | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | February - May | March - May, October - December | December - April | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $959 | $1959 | $2359 | $1833 |
| Rent | $616 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $316 | $678 | $1036 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $191 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $161 | $157 | $236 | $95 |
| Dining out | $168 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $128 | $261 | $371 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $35 | $56 | $43 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $88 | $209 | $157 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $15 | $63 | $12 | $33 |
| Taxis | $19 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $15 | $42 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $6 | $28 | $35 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $74 | $110 | $117 | $54 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $34 | $107 | $37 | $31 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $71 | $105 | $163 | $40 |
| Massage | $11 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $75 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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, 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |