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Austin 🇺🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | February - May | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $959 | $659 | $5431 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $480 | $615 | $316 | $354 | $2891 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $82 | $114 | $161 | $44 | $383 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $174 | $165 | $128 | $81 | $656 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $22 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $72 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $77 | $133 | $88 | $49 | $326 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $11 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $45 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $23 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $220 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $78 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $30 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $22 | $29 | $6 | $11 | $100 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $7 | $29 | $2 | $15 | $74 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $46 | $45 | $74 | $22 | $195 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $15 | $30 | $34 | $9 | $55 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $57 | $59 | $71 | $23 | $197 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $109 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
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