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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $959 | $1959 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $316 | $678 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $161 | $157 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $128 | $261 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $56 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $88 | $209 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $35 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $15 | $63 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $15 | $42 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $6 | $28 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $74 | $110 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $34 | $107 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $71 | $105 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $54 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |