Austin vs Barcelona vs Buenos Aires vs Panama City

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Population 926,426 5,585,556 2,900,000 880,691
Official language(s) English (de facto) Catalan, Spanish Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high High High Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November April - June, September - November September - December December - April
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2384 $1321 $2359
Rent $1650 $932 $844 $1036
Groceries $243 $121 $98 $236
Dining out $396 $403 $121 $371
Cafe $66 $45 $25 $43
Coworking space $331 $213 $95 $157
Mobile internet $40 $10 $11 $21
Public transportation $110 $127 $9 $12
Taxis $73 $48 $9 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $24 $14 $0
Sport and cultural events $54 $81 $24 $35
Museums and sights $11 $33 $4 $9
Nightlife $124 $112 $23 $117
Gym $62 $81 $14 $37
Yoga $139 $93 $19 $163
Massage $89 $59 $10 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Movistar 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 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water 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. 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores 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 Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas 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 7 options on HappyCow