Chiang Mai vs Panama City vs Porto vs Tbilisi

Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 1,166,978 880,691 237,559 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Low Low Very High Low
Main airport Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit November - April December - April May - September March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $974 $2359 $1759 $1462
Rent $274 $1036 $717 $752
Groceries $169 $236 $148 $112
Dining out $108 $371 $280 $169
Cafe $45 $43 $45 $45
Coworking space $95 $157 $96 $125
Mobile internet $11 $21 $21 $4
Public transportation $60 $12 $95 $8
Taxis $20 $48 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $0 $10 $27
Sport and cultural events $8 $35 $45 $21
Museums and sights $8 $9 $24 $9
Nightlife $62 $117 $66 $53
Gym $41 $37 $56 $33
Yoga $55 $163 $82 $37
Massage $10 $75 $48 $53
SIM card options AIS, DTAC Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
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 bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt
Tap water 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 90 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow