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Austin 🇺🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Greek | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1959 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $678 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $157 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $261 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $56 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $209 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $35 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $63 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $42 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $45 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $28 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $110 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $107 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $105 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $54 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| 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 | 98 listings on Happy Cow |