Chiang Mai vs Lisbon vs Panama City vs Sofia vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 1,166,978 517,000 880,691 1,270,169 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) Thai Portuguese Spanish Bulgarian Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low Very high Low High Low Low
Main airport Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit November - April March - May, September, October December - April April-June, September-October March - June May - October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $974 $1984 $2359 $1289 $1462 $1363
Rent $274 $965 $1036 $567 $752 $658
Groceries $169 $136 $236 $10 $112 $150
Dining out $108 $271 $371 $227 $169 $10
Cafe $45 $37 $43 $27 $45 $28
Coworking space $95 $164 $157 $140 $125 $106
Mobile internet $11 $24 $21 $10 $4 $3
Public transportation $60 $63 $12 $30 $8 $53
Taxis $20 $27 $48 $12 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $18 $0 $40 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $8 $29 $35 $18 $21 $14
Museums and sights $8 $24 $9 $12 $9 $9
Nightlife $62 $47 $117 $82 $53 $118
Gym $41 $65 $37 $23 $33 $72
Yoga $55 $65 $163 $62 $37 $87
Massage $10 $50 $75 $29 $53 $10
SIM card options AIS, DTAC Vodafone Claro, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Grab Uber, FreeNow Uber, Tu Chofer TaxiMe, TaxiStars Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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. 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. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 90 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow