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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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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | December - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| 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 everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $2359 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $274 | $1036 | $923 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $169 | $236 | $127 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $108 | $371 | $207 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $43 | $42 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $157 | $160 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $12 | $17 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $20 | $48 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $35 | $97 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $117 | $77 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $41 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $55 | $163 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $75 | $101 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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! | 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 panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |