Bangkok vs Chiang Mai vs Panama City vs Prague

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Population 5,680,000 1,166,978 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) Thai Thai Spanish Czech
Level of English Low Low Low High
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December November - April December - April June - October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) THB - Thai Baht (฿) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $974 $2359 $1806
Rent $616 $274 $1036 $780
Groceries $191 $169 $236 $158
Dining out $168 $108 $371 $240
Cafe $45 $45 $43 $53
Coworking space $127 $95 $157 $175
Mobile internet $23 $11 $21 $24
Public transportation $32 $60 $12 $61
Taxis $19 $20 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $10 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $46 $8 $35 $19
Museums and sights $21 $8 $9 $35
Nightlife $50 $62 $117 $50
Gym $96 $41 $37 $56
Yoga $98 $55 $163 $66
Massage $11 $10 $75 $37
SIM card options AIS AIS, DTAC Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Grab Grab Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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. 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!
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow