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Austin 🇺🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $151 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $236 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $134 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $371 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $39 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $43 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $72 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $157 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $20 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $12 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $13 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $48 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $3 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $35 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $117 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $57 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $163 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $21 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $75 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |