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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | March - May, September - November | December - April | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $1321 | $974 | $2498 | $2359 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $844 | $274 | $1174 | $1036 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $98 | $169 | $175 | $236 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $121 | $108 | $313 | $371 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $25 | $45 | $51 | $43 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $95 | $95 | $196 | $157 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $11 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $9 | $60 | $78 | $12 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $9 | $20 | $44 | $48 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $10 | $49 | $0 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $24 | $8 | $54 | $35 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $23 | $62 | $82 | $117 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $14 | $41 | $44 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $19 | $55 | $142 | $163 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $10 | $10 | $64 | $75 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | 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! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |