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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | German | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2200 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $939 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $188 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $236 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $271 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $371 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $174 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $157 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $23 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $88 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $12 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $58 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $48 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $64 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $35 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $37 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $63 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $117 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $66 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $37 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $99 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $163 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $56 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $75 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |