Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Low | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | May - September | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $922 | $1293 | $5431 | $2143 | $1833 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $615 | $316 | $400 | $732 | $2891 | $923 | $1066 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $114 | $161 | $91 | $87 | $383 | $127 | $95 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $165 | $128 | $151 | $131 | $656 | $207 | $210 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $38 | $35 | $21 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $25 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $133 | $88 | $79 | $96 | $326 | $160 | $130 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $7 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $21 | $15 | $5 | $21 | $220 | $17 | $33 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $12 | $14 | $78 | $9 | $14 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $30 | $49 | $16 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $29 | $6 | $13 | $8 | $100 | $97 | $55 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $29 | $2 | $9 | $9 | $74 | $217 | $26 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $45 | $74 | $43 | $73 | $195 | $77 | $54 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $30 | $34 | $22 | $15 | $55 | $42 | $31 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $59 | $71 | $30 | $54 | $197 | $54 | $40 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $31 | $10 | $27 | $20 | $109 | $101 | $32 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 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 | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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