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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Thai | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | November - April | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $974 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $274 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $169 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $108 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $45 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $95 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $11 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $60 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $20 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $10 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $8 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $8 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $62 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $41 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $55 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $10 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber | 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 | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |