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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | November - May | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2702 | $2200 | $1167 | $659 | $1984 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $1054 | $939 | $503 | $354 | $965 | $778 | $1036 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $234 | $188 | $151 | $44 | $136 | $281 | $236 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $345 | $271 | $134 | $81 | $271 | $182 | $371 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $75 | $57 | $39 | $18 | $37 | $49 | $43 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $321 | $174 | $72 | $49 | $164 | $159 | $157 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $49 | $23 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $35 | $88 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $106 | $58 | $13 | $6 | $27 | $9 | $48 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $18 | $24 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $37 | $64 | $3 | $11 | $29 | $81 | $35 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $36 | $37 | $4 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $96 | $63 | $89 | $22 | $47 | $64 | $117 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $86 | $66 | $57 | $9 | $65 | $69 | $37 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $130 | $99 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $65 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $99 | $56 | $21 | $15 | $50 | $51 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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