Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | November - May | January - March, December | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2702 | $1097 | $959 | $1167 | $1959 | $2498 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $616 | $1054 | $480 | $316 | $503 | $678 | $1174 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $191 | $234 | $82 | $161 | $151 | $157 | $175 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $168 | $345 | $174 | $128 | $134 | $261 | $313 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $75 | $22 | $35 | $39 | $56 | $51 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $321 | $77 | $88 | $72 | $209 | $196 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $49 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $35 | $10 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $35 | $23 | $15 | $20 | $63 | $78 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $19 | $106 | $28 | $15 | $13 | $42 | $44 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $17 | $0 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $37 | $22 | $6 | $3 | $28 | $54 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $36 | $7 | $2 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $96 | $46 | $74 | $89 | $110 | $82 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $96 | $86 | $15 | $34 | $57 | $107 | $44 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $98 | $130 | $57 | $71 | $57 | $105 | $142 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $11 | $99 | $37 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $64 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | None available | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |