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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $778 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $281 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $182 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $49 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $159 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $25 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $11 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $24 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $81 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $20 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $64 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $65 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $51 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |