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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | February - May | May - September | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $959 | $922 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $316 | $400 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $161 | $91 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $128 | $151 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $35 | $21 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $88 | $79 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $15 | $5 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $15 | $12 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $16 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $6 | $13 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $2 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $74 | $43 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $34 | $22 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $71 | $30 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $10 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |