Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | December - April |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1167 | $659 | $2359 |
Rent | $616 | $503 | $354 | $1036 |
Groceries | $191 | $151 | $44 | $236 |
Dining out | $168 | $134 | $81 | $371 |
Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $43 |
Coworking space | $127 | $72 | $49 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $21 |
Public transportation | $32 | $20 | $6 | $12 |
Taxis | $19 | $13 | $6 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $3 | $11 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $15 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $89 | $22 | $117 |
Gym | $96 | $57 | $9 | $37 |
Yoga | $98 | $57 | $23 | $163 |
Massage | $11 | $21 | $15 | $75 |
SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |