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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | December - April | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 | $2359 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $618 | $503 | $400 | $1036 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $129 | $151 | $91 | $236 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $269 | $134 | $151 | $371 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $32 | $39 | $21 | $43 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $151 | $72 | $79 | $157 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $55 | $20 | $5 | $12 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $48 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $19 | $3 | $13 | $35 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $117 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $36 | $57 | $22 | $37 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $56 | $57 | $30 | $163 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $30 | $21 | $27 | $75 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |