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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $659 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $618 | $354 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $129 | $44 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $269 | $81 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $18 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $49 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $3 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $6 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $21 | $6 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $2 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $11 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $15 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $22 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $36 | $9 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $56 | $23 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $30 | $15 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |