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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Thai | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - April | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $974 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $274 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $169 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $108 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $60 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $20 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $8 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $8 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $62 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $41 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $55 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |