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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | February - May | April - June, September and October | December - April | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $959 | $659 | $2359 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $316 | $354 | $1036 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $161 | $44 | $236 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $128 | $81 | $371 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $43 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $88 | $49 | $157 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $15 | $6 | $12 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $15 | $6 | $48 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $6 | $11 | $35 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $74 | $22 | $117 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $34 | $9 | $37 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $71 | $23 | $163 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | 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. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |