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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | November - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2702 | $1959 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $1054 | $678 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $234 | $157 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $345 | $261 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $75 | $56 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $321 | $209 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $49 | $35 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $35 | $63 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $106 | $42 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $37 | $28 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $36 | $8 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $96 | $110 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $86 | $107 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $130 | $105 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $99 | $54 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Digicel | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | None available | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |