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Austin 🇺🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | September - December | November - April | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1321 | $974 | $959 | $659 | $922 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $844 | $274 | $316 | $354 | $400 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $98 | $169 | $161 | $44 | $91 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $121 | $108 | $128 | $81 | $151 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $25 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $21 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $95 | $88 | $49 | $79 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $9 | $60 | $15 | $6 | $5 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $20 | $15 | $6 | $12 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $8 | $6 | $11 | $13 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $8 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $23 | $62 | $74 | $22 | $43 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $14 | $41 | $34 | $9 | $22 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $19 | $55 | $71 | $23 | $30 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |