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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | German | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - October | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2200 | $1351 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $939 | $615 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $188 | $114 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $271 | $165 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $38 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $174 | $133 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $23 | $7 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $88 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $58 | $9 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $64 | $29 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $37 | $29 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $63 | $45 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $66 | $30 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $99 | $59 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $56 | $31 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |