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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | December - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $2359 | $2143 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $274 | $1036 | $923 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $169 | $236 | $127 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $108 | $371 | $207 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $43 | $42 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $157 | $160 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $12 | $17 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $20 | $48 | $9 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $35 | $97 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $117 | $77 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $41 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $55 | $163 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $75 | $101 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | 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 | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |