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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $659 | $2498 | $2359 |
| Rent | $274 | $316 | $354 | $1174 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $169 | $161 | $44 | $175 | $236 |
| Dining out | $108 | $128 | $81 | $313 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $18 | $51 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $49 | $196 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $6 | $78 | $12 |
| Taxis | $20 | $15 | $6 | $44 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $11 | $54 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $22 | $82 | $117 |
| Gym | $41 | $34 | $9 | $44 | $37 |
| Yoga | $55 | $71 | $23 | $142 | $163 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $15 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |