Austin vs Berlin vs Bogota vs Hanoi vs Lviv vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Population 926,426 3,400,000 10,978,360 8,053,663 731,387 880,691 259,453
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Spanish Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high Very high Low Moderate Low Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September January - March, December January, February, October - December May - September December - April January - May, October - December
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1097 $1167 $922 $2359 $2143
Rent $1650 $939 $480 $503 $400 $1036 $923
Groceries $243 $188 $82 $151 $91 $236 $127
Dining out $396 $271 $174 $134 $151 $371 $207
Cafe $66 $57 $22 $39 $21 $43 $42
Coworking space $331 $174 $77 $72 $79 $157 $160
Mobile internet $40 $23 $11 $4 $4 $21 $21
Public transportation $110 $88 $23 $20 $5 $12 $17
Taxis $73 $58 $28 $13 $12 $48 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $17 $0 $16 $0 $49
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $22 $3 $13 $35 $97
Museums and sights $11 $37 $7 $4 $9 $9 $217
Nightlife $124 $63 $46 $89 $43 $117 $77
Gym $62 $66 $15 $57 $22 $37 $42
Yoga $139 $99 $57 $57 $30 $163 $54
Massage $89 $56 $37 $21 $27 $75 $101
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Movistar Telcel, 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 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon Uber, Tu Chofer N/A
Tap water Drinkable 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. 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. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow