Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | February - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $959 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $316 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $161 | $175 | $281 | $236 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $128 | $313 | $182 | $371 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $35 | $51 | $49 | $43 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $88 | $196 | $159 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $21 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $15 | $78 | $11 | $12 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $15 | $44 | $9 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $6 | $54 | $81 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $2 | $20 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $74 | $82 | $64 | $117 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $34 | $44 | $69 | $37 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $71 | $142 | $65 | $163 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $75 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |