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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | May - September | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1549 | $922 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $618 | $400 | $1036 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $129 | $91 | $236 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $269 | $151 | $371 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $32 | $21 | $43 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $151 | $79 | $157 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $27 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $55 | $5 | $12 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $21 | $12 | $48 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $49 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $19 | $13 | $35 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $43 | $43 | $117 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $36 | $22 | $37 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $56 | $30 | $163 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $30 | $27 | $75 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |