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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | December - April | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $2359 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $274 | $1036 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $169 | $236 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $108 | $371 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $45 | $43 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $95 | $157 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $11 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $60 | $12 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $20 | $48 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $8 | $35 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $62 | $117 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $41 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $55 | $163 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $75 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |