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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Moderate | High | Very high | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | December - April | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1097 | $1321 | $1167 | $1959 | $1984 | $2359 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $480 | $844 | $503 | $678 | $965 | $1036 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $82 | $98 | $151 | $157 | $136 | $236 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $174 | $121 | $134 | $261 | $271 | $371 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $22 | $25 | $39 | $56 | $37 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $77 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $164 | $157 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $24 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $23 | $9 | $20 | $63 | $63 | $12 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $13 | $42 | $27 | $48 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $14 | $0 | $45 | $18 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $3 | $28 | $29 | $35 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $46 | $23 | $89 | $110 | $47 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $15 | $14 | $57 | $107 | $65 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $19 | $57 | $105 | $65 | $163 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $50 | $75 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |