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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 926,426 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1167 | $2359 | $2143 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $503 | $1036 | $923 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $151 | $236 | $127 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $134 | $371 | $207 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $39 | $43 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $72 | $157 | $160 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $20 | $12 | $17 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $13 | $48 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $3 | $35 | $97 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $89 | $117 | $77 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $57 | $37 | $42 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $163 | $54 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $21 | $75 | $101 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |