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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | February - May | December - April | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $959 | $2359 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $316 | $1036 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $161 | $236 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $128 | $371 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $43 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $88 | $157 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $15 | $12 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $15 | $48 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $6 | $35 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $2 | $9 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $74 | $117 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $34 | $37 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $71 | $163 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $75 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |