|
Austin 🇺🇸
|
Panama City 🇵🇦
|
Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
|
Prague 🇨🇿
|
Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
|
Seoul 🇰🇷
|
Valencia 🇪🇸
|
|
| Population | 926,426 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2359 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1036 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $236 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $371 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $43 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $157 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $12 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $35 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $117 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $163 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $75 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |