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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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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 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $1959 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $616 | $503 | $678 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $191 | $151 | $157 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $168 | $134 | $261 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $56 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $209 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $35 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $63 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $19 | $13 | $42 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $28 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $110 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $96 | $57 | $107 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $98 | $57 | $105 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $11 | $21 | $54 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 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 | Grab, GoViet | 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 | 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. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |