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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1167 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $503 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $151 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $134 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $39 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $72 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $20 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $13 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $3 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $89 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $57 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $21 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |