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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, September, October | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $1984 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $274 | $965 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $169 | $136 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $108 | $271 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $45 | $37 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $164 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $24 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $63 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $20 | $27 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $18 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $29 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $47 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $41 | $65 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $55 | $65 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $50 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. |
| 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |