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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Greek | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | December - April | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1959 | $5431 | $2359 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $678 | $2891 | $1036 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $157 | $383 | $236 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $261 | $656 | $371 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $56 | $72 | $43 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $209 | $326 | $157 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $35 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $63 | $220 | $12 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $42 | $78 | $48 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $45 | $30 | $0 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $28 | $100 | $35 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $8 | $74 | $9 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $110 | $195 | $117 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $107 | $55 | $37 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $105 | $197 | $163 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $54 | $109 | $75 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | 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! | 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, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |