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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - April | January - April, December | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $974 | $1293 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1363 |
| Rent | $274 | $732 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $658 |
| Groceries | $169 | $87 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $150 |
| Dining out | $108 | $131 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $10 |
| Cafe | $45 | $18 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $96 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $21 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $53 |
| Taxis | $20 | $14 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $8 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $62 | $73 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $118 |
| Gym | $41 | $15 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $55 | $54 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $20 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |