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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1097 | $1959 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $480 | $678 | $778 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $82 | $157 | $281 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $174 | $261 | $182 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $22 | $56 | $49 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $77 | $209 | $159 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $23 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $28 | $42 | $9 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $45 | $24 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $22 | $28 | $81 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $46 | $110 | $64 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $15 | $107 | $69 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $105 | $65 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $37 | $54 | $51 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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. | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options 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 | 20 options on HappyCow |