Austin vs Buenos Aires vs Lviv vs New York City vs Panama City vs Prague

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Population 926,426 2,900,000 731,387 8,323,340 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Ukrainian English (de facto) Spanish Czech
Level of English Very high High Low Very high Low High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November September - December May - September April - June, September - November December - April June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1321 $922 $5431 $2359 $1806
Rent $1650 $844 $400 $2891 $1036 $780
Groceries $243 $98 $91 $383 $236 $158
Dining out $396 $121 $151 $656 $371 $240
Cafe $66 $25 $21 $72 $43 $53
Coworking space $331 $95 $79 $326 $157 $175
Mobile internet $40 $11 $4 $45 $21 $24
Public transportation $110 $9 $5 $220 $12 $61
Taxis $73 $9 $12 $78 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $14 $16 $30 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $13 $100 $35 $19
Museums and sights $11 $4 $9 $74 $9 $35
Nightlife $124 $23 $43 $195 $117 $50
Gym $62 $14 $22 $55 $37 $56
Yoga $139 $19 $30 $197 $163 $66
Massage $89 $10 $27 $109 $75 $37
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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). 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!
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky 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.
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 Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow