Austin vs Bogota vs Da Nang vs New York City vs Panama City vs Tbilisi

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 926,426 10,978,360 1,125,316 8,323,340 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Vietnamese English (de facto) Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Low Low Very high Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, December February - May April - June, September - November December - April March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1097 $959 $5431 $2359 $1462
Rent $1650 $480 $316 $2891 $1036 $752
Groceries $243 $82 $161 $383 $236 $112
Dining out $396 $174 $128 $656 $371 $169
Cafe $66 $22 $35 $72 $43 $45
Coworking space $331 $77 $88 $326 $157 $125
Mobile internet $40 $11 $4 $45 $21 $4
Public transportation $110 $23 $15 $220 $12 $8
Taxis $73 $28 $15 $78 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $0 $30 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $22 $6 $100 $35 $21
Museums and sights $11 $7 $2 $74 $9 $9
Nightlife $124 $46 $74 $195 $117 $53
Gym $62 $15 $34 $55 $37 $33
Yoga $139 $57 $71 $197 $163 $37
Massage $89 $37 $10 $109 $75 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Vinafone AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar 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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Cabify Grab Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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. 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, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca 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 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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets 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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow