Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, October, November | December - April |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $1867 | $2359 |
Rent | $480 | $274 | $778 | $1036 |
Groceries | $82 | $169 | $281 | $236 |
Dining out | $174 | $108 | $182 | $371 |
Cafe | $22 | $45 | $49 | $43 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $159 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $25 | $21 |
Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $11 | $12 |
Taxis | $28 | $20 | $9 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $24 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $81 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $64 | $117 |
Gym | $15 | $41 | $69 | $37 |
Yoga | $57 | $55 | $65 | $163 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $51 | $75 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | 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. | 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. | 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, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |