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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $659 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $615 | $274 | $354 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $114 | $169 | $44 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $165 | $108 | $81 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $38 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $49 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $6 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $2 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $11 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $22 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $41 | $9 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $59 | $55 | $23 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |