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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1549 | $974 | $2498 | $1293 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $615 | $618 | $274 | $1174 | $732 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $114 | $129 | $169 | $175 | $87 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $165 | $269 | $108 | $313 | $131 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $38 | $32 | $45 | $51 | $18 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $151 | $95 | $196 | $96 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $11 | $10 | $16 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $55 | $60 | $78 | $21 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $44 | $14 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $10 | $49 | $0 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $54 | $8 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $43 | $62 | $82 | $73 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $30 | $36 | $41 | $44 | $15 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $59 | $56 | $55 | $142 | $54 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $64 | $20 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |