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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1549 | $1167 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $618 | $503 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $129 | $151 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $269 | $134 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $32 | $39 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $151 | $72 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $27 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $55 | $20 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $21 | $13 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $19 | $3 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $15 | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $89 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $36 | $57 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $56 | $57 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $30 | $21 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 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 | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |