Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs Panama City vs Seoul

Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 1,830,000 1,166,978 880,691 9,963,452
Official language(s) Romanian Thai Spanish Korean
Level of English High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit April - October November - April December - April March - May, September - November
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1351 $974 $2359 $2184
Rent $615 $274 $1036 $797
Groceries $114 $169 $236 $356
Dining out $165 $108 $371 $211
Cafe $38 $45 $43 $69
Coworking space $133 $95 $157 $222
Mobile internet $7 $11 $21 $40
Public transportation $21 $60 $12 $40
Taxis $9 $20 $48 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $10 $0 $13
Sport and cultural events $29 $8 $35 $39
Museums and sights $29 $8 $9 $6
Nightlife $45 $62 $117 $93
Gym $30 $41 $37 $69
Yoga $59 $55 $163 $112
Massage $31 $10 $75 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao
Tap water 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow