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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $2200 | $1097 | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $939 | $480 | $618 | $503 | $678 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $188 | $82 | $129 | $151 | $157 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $271 | $174 | $269 | $134 | $261 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $57 | $22 | $32 | $39 | $56 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $174 | $77 | $151 | $72 | $209 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $35 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $88 | $23 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $58 | $28 | $21 | $13 | $42 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $17 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $64 | $22 | $19 | $3 | $28 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $37 | $7 | $15 | $4 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $63 | $46 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $66 | $15 | $36 | $57 | $107 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $99 | $57 | $56 | $57 | $105 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $56 | $37 | $30 | $21 | $54 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 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. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. |
| 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 madrileña, churros |
| 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 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 |