Austin vs Larnaca vs Panama City vs Prague

Austin 🇺🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 926,426 144,900 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) Greek Spanish Czech
Level of English Very high High Low High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - May, October - December December - April June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1959 $2359 $1806
Rent $1650 $678 $1036 $780
Groceries $243 $157 $236 $158
Dining out $396 $261 $371 $240
Cafe $66 $56 $43 $53
Coworking space $331 $209 $157 $175
Mobile internet $40 $35 $21 $24
Public transportation $110 $63 $12 $61
Taxis $73 $42 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $45 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $28 $35 $19
Museums and sights $11 $8 $9 $35
Nightlife $124 $110 $117 $50
Gym $62 $107 $37 $56
Yoga $139 $105 $163 $66
Massage $89 $54 $75 $37
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft nTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water 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. 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow