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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | December - April | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $2359 | $1759 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $1036 | $717 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $236 | $148 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $371 | $280 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $43 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $157 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $21 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $12 | $95 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $35 | $45 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $9 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $117 | $66 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $163 | $82 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $75 | $48 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |