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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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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, September, October | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| 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 almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $1984 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $274 | $965 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $169 | $136 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $108 | $271 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $45 | $37 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $164 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $24 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $63 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $20 | $27 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $18 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $29 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $47 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $41 | $65 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $55 | $65 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $50 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | 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. | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |