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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | January, February, October - December | December - April | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1167 | $2359 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $274 | $503 | $1036 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $169 | $151 | $236 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $108 | $134 | $371 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $43 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $157 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $20 | $12 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $20 | $13 | $48 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $3 | $35 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $89 | $117 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $41 | $57 | $37 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $55 | $57 | $163 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $75 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |