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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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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | December - April | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| 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. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $959 | $2359 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $274 | $316 | $1036 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $169 | $161 | $236 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $108 | $128 | $371 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $43 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $88 | $157 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $15 | $12 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $20 | $15 | $48 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $6 | $35 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $74 | $117 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $41 | $34 | $37 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $55 | $71 | $163 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $10 | $75 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | 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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |