Austin vs Berlin vs Budapest vs Panama City vs Prague vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,768,073 880,691 1,305,737 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Hungarian Spanish Czech Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Very high High Low High Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September March - June, September - November December - April June - October March - June March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1230 $2359 $1806 $1462 $1976
Rent $1650 $939 $499 $1036 $780 $752 $869
Groceries $243 $188 $108 $236 $158 $112 $146
Dining out $396 $271 $202 $371 $240 $169 $292
Cafe $66 $57 $29 $43 $53 $45 $42
Coworking space $331 $174 $120 $157 $175 $125 $152
Mobile internet $40 $23 $9 $21 $24 $4 $16
Public transportation $110 $88 $36 $12 $61 $8 $38
Taxis $73 $58 $27 $48 $33 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $0 $19 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $24 $35 $19 $21 $73
Museums and sights $11 $37 $7 $9 $35 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $63 $43 $117 $50 $53 $66
Gym $62 $66 $37 $37 $56 $33 $34
Yoga $139 $99 $48 $163 $66 $37 $87
Massage $89 $56 $26 $75 $37 $53 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 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 Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow