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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1321 | $959 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $844 | $316 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $98 | $161 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $121 | $128 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $25 | $35 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $95 | $88 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $9 | $15 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $14 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $6 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $2 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $23 | $74 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $14 | $34 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $19 | $71 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $10 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |