Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen

Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Population 1,830,000 1,166,978 8,850,000 880,691 259,453
Official language(s) Romanian Thai Spanish Spanish Spanish
Level of English High Low Moderate Low Moderate
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)
Most common months to visit April - October November - April March - May, October, November December - April January - May, October - December
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
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
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $974 $1867 $2359 $2143
Rent $615 $274 $778 $1036 $923
Groceries $114 $169 $281 $236 $127
Dining out $165 $108 $182 $371 $207
Cafe $38 $45 $49 $43 $42
Coworking space $133 $95 $159 $157 $160
Mobile internet $7 $11 $25 $21 $21
Public transportation $21 $60 $11 $12 $17
Taxis $9 $20 $9 $48 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $10 $24 $0 $49
Sport and cultural events $29 $8 $81 $35 $97
Museums and sights $29 $8 $20 $9 $217
Nightlife $45 $62 $64 $117 $77
Gym $30 $41 $69 $37 $42
Yoga $59 $55 $65 $163 $54
Massage $31 $10 $51 $75 $101
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar
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
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber Uber, Tu Chofer N/A
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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
Local food specialities Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, 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 panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
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, menรบ del dรญa (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
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