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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1097 | $1549 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $480 | $618 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $82 | $129 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $174 | $269 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $22 | $32 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $77 | $151 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $27 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $23 | $55 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $28 | $21 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $22 | $19 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $15 | $36 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $56 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $37 | $30 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |