Austin vs Barbados vs Barcelona vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Panama City

Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 926,426 110,000 5,585,556 1,768,073 8,053,663 880,691
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish
Level of English Very high Very high High High Moderate Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May April - June, September - November March - June, September - November January, February, October - December December - April
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $2384 $1230 $1167 $2359
Rent $1650 $1054 $932 $499 $503 $1036
Groceries $243 $234 $121 $108 $151 $236
Dining out $396 $345 $403 $202 $134 $371
Cafe $66 $75 $45 $29 $39 $43
Coworking space $331 $321 $213 $120 $72 $157
Mobile internet $40 $49 $10 $9 $4 $21
Public transportation $110 $35 $127 $36 $20 $12
Taxis $73 $106 $48 $27 $13 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $24 $13 $0 $0
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $81 $24 $3 $35
Museums and sights $11 $36 $33 $7 $4 $9
Nightlife $124 $96 $112 $43 $89 $117
Gym $62 $86 $81 $37 $57 $37
Yoga $139 $130 $93 $48 $57 $163
Massage $89 $99 $59 $26 $21 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Cabify, FreeNow Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow 98 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow