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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $974 | $2498 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $274 | $1174 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $169 | $175 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $108 | $313 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $45 | $51 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $95 | $196 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $11 | $10 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $60 | $78 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $20 | $44 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $10 | $49 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $8 | $54 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $62 | $82 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $41 | $44 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $55 | $142 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $10 | $64 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |