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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $1167 | $1984 | $1293 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $503 | $965 | $732 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $151 | $136 | $87 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $134 | $271 | $131 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $39 | $37 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $72 | $164 | $96 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $20 | $63 | $21 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $13 | $27 | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $18 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $3 | $29 | $8 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $89 | $47 | $73 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $57 | $65 | $15 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $57 | $65 | $54 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $21 | $50 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |