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Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Thai | Spanish | Korean | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | November - April | December - April | March - May, September - November | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $974 | $2359 | $2184 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $499 | $274 | $1036 | $797 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $108 | $169 | $236 | $356 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $202 | $108 | $371 | $211 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $29 | $45 | $43 | $69 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $95 | $157 | $222 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $11 | $21 | $40 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $60 | $12 | $40 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $27 | $20 | $48 | $41 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $10 | $0 | $13 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $8 | $35 | $39 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $62 | $117 | $93 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $37 | $41 | $37 | $69 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $48 | $55 | $163 | $112 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $26 | $10 | $75 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |