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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $959 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $274 | $316 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $169 | $161 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $108 | $128 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $88 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $15 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $20 | $15 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $6 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $2 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $74 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $41 | $34 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $55 | $71 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $10 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |