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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $274 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $169 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $108 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $45 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $41 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $55 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | 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 | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |