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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $616 | $503 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $191 | $151 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $168 | $134 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $19 | $13 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $96 | $57 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $11 | $21 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |