Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | December - April | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $2359 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $1036 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $236 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $371 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $43 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $157 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $12 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $48 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $35 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $117 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $37 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |