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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | November - April | December - April | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1549 | $974 | $2359 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $618 | $274 | $1036 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $129 | $169 | $236 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $269 | $108 | $371 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $32 | $45 | $43 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $151 | $95 | $157 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $11 | $21 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $55 | $60 | $12 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $21 | $20 | $48 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $19 | $8 | $35 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $62 | $117 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $36 | $41 | $37 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $56 | $55 | $163 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $30 | $10 | $75 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 sautรฉed 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. | 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 | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |