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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | April - June, September and October | December - April | May - September |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $659 | $2359 | $1759 |
| Rent | $274 | $354 | $1036 | $717 |
| Groceries | $169 | $44 | $236 | $148 |
| Dining out | $108 | $81 | $371 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $157 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $6 | $12 | $95 |
| Taxis | $20 | $6 | $48 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $2 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $11 | $35 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $15 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $22 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $41 | $9 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $55 | $23 | $163 | $82 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $75 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |