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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $659 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $354 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $44 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $81 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $49 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $6 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $6 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $11 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $22 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $9 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $23 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $15 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |