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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Thai | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | November - April | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $974 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $274 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $169 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $108 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $45 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $95 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $11 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $60 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $20 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $10 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $8 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $8 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $62 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $41 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $55 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $10 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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. | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |