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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Portuguese | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November | December - April | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1984 | $5431 | $2359 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $965 | $2891 | $1036 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $136 | $383 | $236 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $656 | $371 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $37 | $72 | $43 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $164 | $326 | $157 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $24 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $63 | $220 | $12 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $27 | $78 | $48 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $18 | $30 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $29 | $100 | $35 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $24 | $74 | $9 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $47 | $195 | $117 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $65 | $55 | $37 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $50 | $109 | $75 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% for restaurants, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |