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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $659 | $1984 | $2498 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $354 | $965 | $1174 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $44 | $136 | $175 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $81 | $271 | $313 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $37 | $51 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $49 | $164 | $196 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $24 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $6 | $27 | $44 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $18 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $11 | $29 | $54 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $22 | $47 | $82 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $9 | $65 | $44 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $23 | $65 | $142 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $15 | $50 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |