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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | November - April | January - April, December | December - April | May - September | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $974 | $1293 | $2359 | $1759 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $274 | $732 | $1036 | $717 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $169 | $87 | $236 | $148 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $108 | $131 | $371 | $280 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $45 | $18 | $43 | $45 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $95 | $96 | $157 | $96 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $60 | $21 | $12 | $95 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $14 | $48 | $25 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $8 | $35 | $45 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $62 | $73 | $117 | $66 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $41 | $15 | $37 | $56 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $55 | $54 | $163 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $20 | $75 | $48 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
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