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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | 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 | $2384 | $1097 | $659 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $354 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $44 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $81 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $18 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $49 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $6 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $6 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $2 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $11 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $22 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $9 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $15 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | 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 | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |