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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | September - December | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $1230 | $1321 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $499 | $844 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $108 | $98 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $202 | $121 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $29 | $25 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $120 | $95 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $9 | $11 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $36 | $9 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $27 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $13 | $14 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $24 | $24 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $7 | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $43 | $23 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $37 | $14 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $48 | $19 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $26 | $10 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Movistar |
| 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 | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |