Austin vs Bogota vs Panama City vs Porto vs Prague

Austin 🇺🇸
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Population 926,426 10,978,360 880,691 237,559 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Spanish Portuguese Czech
Level of English Very high Low Low Very High High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, December December - April May - September June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1097 $2359 $1759 $1806
Rent $1650 $480 $1036 $717 $780
Groceries $243 $82 $236 $148 $158
Dining out $396 $174 $371 $280 $240
Cafe $66 $22 $43 $45 $53
Coworking space $331 $77 $157 $96 $175
Mobile internet $40 $11 $21 $21 $24
Public transportation $110 $23 $12 $95 $61
Taxis $73 $28 $48 $25 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $0 $10 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $22 $35 $45 $19
Museums and sights $11 $7 $9 $24 $35
Nightlife $124 $46 $117 $66 $50
Gym $62 $15 $37 $56 $56
Yoga $139 $57 $163 $82 $66
Massage $89 $37 $75 $48 $37
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Tigo, Movistar, Claro Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile
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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Cabify Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow