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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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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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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $274 | $778 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $169 | $281 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $108 | $182 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $49 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $159 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $11 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $20 | $9 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $24 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $64 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $41 | $69 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $55 | $65 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $51 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |