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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | January, February, October - December | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1167 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $503 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $151 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $134 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $39 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $72 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $4 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $20 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $13 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $3 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $89 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $57 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $57 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $21 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |