Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | December - April |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2498 | $5431 | $2359 |
Rent | $616 | $1174 | $2891 | $1036 |
Groceries | $191 | $175 | $383 | $236 |
Dining out | $168 | $313 | $656 | $371 |
Cafe | $45 | $51 | $72 | $43 |
Coworking space | $127 | $196 | $326 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $45 | $21 |
Public transportation | $32 | $78 | $220 | $12 |
Taxis | $19 | $44 | $78 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $30 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $54 | $100 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $20 | $74 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $82 | $195 | $117 |
Gym | $96 | $44 | $55 | $37 |
Yoga | $98 | $142 | $197 | $163 |
Massage | $11 | $64 | $109 | $75 |
SIM card options | AIS | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |