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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | December - April | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $2359 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $274 | $1036 | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $169 | $236 | $148 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $108 | $371 | $280 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $43 | $45 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $157 | $96 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $12 | $95 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $20 | $48 | $25 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $35 | $45 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $24 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $117 | $66 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $41 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $55 | $163 | $82 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $75 | $48 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |