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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $274 | $732 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $169 | $87 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $108 | $131 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $95 | $96 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $11 | $16 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $60 | $21 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $20 | $14 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $8 | $8 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $62 | $73 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $41 | $15 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $55 | $54 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |