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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $503 | $400 | $1174 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $151 | $91 | $175 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $134 | $151 | $313 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $39 | $21 | $51 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $72 | $79 | $196 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $20 | $5 | $78 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $13 | $12 | $44 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $3 | $13 | $54 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $89 | $43 | $82 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $57 | $22 | $44 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $57 | $30 | $142 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $21 | $27 | $64 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |