Chiang Mai vs Panama City vs Sofia

Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 1,166,978 880,691 1,270,169
Official language(s) Thai Spanish Bulgarian
Level of English Low Low High
Main airport Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit November - April December - April April-June, September-October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No
Average monthly costs $974 $2359 $1289
Rent $274 $1036 $567
Groceries $169 $236 $10
Dining out $108 $371 $227
Cafe $45 $43 $27
Coworking space $95 $157 $140
Mobile internet $11 $21 $10
Public transportation $60 $12 $30
Taxis $20 $48 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $0 $40
Sport and cultural events $8 $35 $18
Museums and sights $8 $9 $12
Nightlife $62 $117 $82
Gym $41 $37 $23
Yoga $55 $163 $62
Massage $10 $75 $29
SIM card options AIS, DTAC Claro, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Tu Chofer TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Not 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. 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 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 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 20 options on HappyCow