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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | German | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - June, September and October | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | 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 | $659 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $939 | $354 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $188 | $44 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $271 | $81 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $18 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $174 | $49 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $23 | $3 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $88 | $6 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $58 | $6 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $2 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $64 | $11 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $37 | $15 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $63 | $22 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $66 | $9 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $99 | $23 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $56 | $15 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |