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Chiang Mai 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 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | 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 sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | 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 | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $2359 |
| Rent | $274 | $503 | $354 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $169 | $151 | $44 | $236 |
| Dining out | $108 | $134 | $81 | $371 |
| Cafe | $45 | $39 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $49 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $20 | $6 | $12 |
| Taxis | $20 | $13 | $6 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $2 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $3 | $11 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $4 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $89 | $22 | $117 |
| Gym | $41 | $57 | $9 | $37 |
| Yoga | $55 | $57 | $23 | $163 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $15 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 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 | 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. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |