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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $778 | $1036 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $281 | $236 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $182 | $371 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $49 | $43 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $159 | $157 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $25 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $11 | $12 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $48 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $35 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $9 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $117 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $69 | $37 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $65 | $163 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $51 | $75 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |