Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Low | Very High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November | December - April | May - September |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1321 | $1549 | $1167 | $1984 | $5431 | $2359 | $1759 |
Rent | $1650 | $480 | $844 | $618 | $503 | $965 | $2891 | $1036 | $717 |
Groceries | $243 | $82 | $98 | $129 | $151 | $136 | $383 | $236 | $148 |
Dining out | $396 | $174 | $121 | $269 | $134 | $271 | $656 | $371 | $280 |
Cafe | $66 | $22 | $25 | $32 | $39 | $37 | $72 | $43 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $95 | $151 | $72 | $164 | $326 | $157 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $24 | $45 | $21 | $21 |
Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $9 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $220 | $12 | $95 |
Taxis | $73 | $28 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $27 | $78 | $48 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $18 | $30 | $0 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $29 | $100 | $35 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $4 | $24 | $74 | $9 | $24 |
Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $23 | $43 | $89 | $47 | $195 | $117 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $15 | $14 | $36 | $57 | $65 | $55 | $37 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $57 | $19 | $56 | $57 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $82 |
Massage | $89 | $37 | $10 | $30 | $21 | $50 | $109 | $75 | $48 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
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 | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |