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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1230 | $2498 | $5431 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $499 | $1174 | $2891 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $108 | $175 | $383 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $202 | $313 | $656 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $29 | $51 | $72 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $120 | $196 | $326 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $9 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $36 | $78 | $220 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $27 | $44 | $78 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $13 | $49 | $30 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $24 | $54 | $100 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $7 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $37 | $44 | $55 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $48 | $142 | $197 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $26 | $64 | $109 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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! | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |