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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $274 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $169 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $108 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $20 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $41 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $55 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $10 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | 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 |
| Eat like a local | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |