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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $659 | $2359 | $2143 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $274 | $354 | $1036 | $923 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $169 | $44 | $236 | $127 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $108 | $81 | $371 | $207 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $45 | $18 | $43 | $42 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $95 | $49 | $157 | $160 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $3 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $60 | $6 | $12 | $17 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $20 | $6 | $48 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $8 | $11 | $35 | $97 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $62 | $22 | $117 | $77 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $41 | $9 | $37 | $42 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $55 | $23 | $163 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $75 | $101 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |