Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Population | 926,426 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | December - April |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1167 | $2359 |
Rent | $1650 | $503 | $1036 |
Groceries | $243 | $151 | $236 |
Dining out | $396 | $134 | $371 |
Cafe | $66 | $39 | $43 |
Coworking space | $331 | $72 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $21 |
Public transportation | $110 | $20 | $12 |
Taxis | $73 | $13 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $3 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $89 | $117 |
Gym | $62 | $57 | $37 |
Yoga | $139 | $57 | $163 |
Massage | $89 | $21 | $75 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar |
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 |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | 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. |
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 |
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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |