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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1230 | $1167 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $499 | $503 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $108 | $151 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $202 | $134 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $29 | $39 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $120 | $72 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $9 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $36 | $20 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $27 | $13 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $13 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $24 | $3 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $7 | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $37 | $57 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $48 | $57 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $26 | $21 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |