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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $274 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $169 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $108 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $20 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $41 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $55 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
| 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 panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |