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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | May - September | November - April | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2200 | $974 | $1984 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $939 | $274 | $965 | $778 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $188 | $169 | $136 | $281 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $108 | $271 | $182 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $57 | $45 | $37 | $49 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $174 | $95 | $164 | $159 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $23 | $11 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $88 | $60 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $58 | $20 | $27 | $9 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $10 | $18 | $24 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $64 | $8 | $29 | $81 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $37 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $63 | $62 | $47 | $64 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $66 | $41 | $65 | $69 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $99 | $55 | $65 | $65 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $56 | $10 | $50 | $51 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, 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 | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |