Austin vs Bangkok vs Berlin vs Hanoi vs Panama City vs Valencia

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 926,426 5,680,000 3,400,000 8,053,663 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai German Vietnamese Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Very high Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, November, December May - September January, February, October - December December - April March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1560 $2200 $1167 $2359 $1976
Rent $1650 $616 $939 $503 $1036 $869
Groceries $243 $191 $188 $151 $236 $146
Dining out $396 $168 $271 $134 $371 $292
Cafe $66 $45 $57 $39 $43 $42
Coworking space $331 $127 $174 $72 $157 $152
Mobile internet $40 $23 $23 $4 $21 $16
Public transportation $110 $32 $88 $20 $12 $38
Taxis $73 $19 $58 $13 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $17 $0 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $46 $64 $3 $35 $73
Museums and sights $11 $21 $37 $4 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $50 $63 $89 $117 $66
Gym $62 $96 $66 $57 $37 $34
Yoga $139 $98 $99 $57 $163 $87
Massage $89 $11 $56 $21 $75 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Mytaxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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 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. 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. 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 Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Paella, fideuร , 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 Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow