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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1230 | $1321 | $974 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $499 | $844 | $274 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $108 | $98 | $169 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $202 | $121 | $108 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $29 | $25 | $45 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $120 | $95 | $95 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $9 | $11 | $11 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $36 | $9 | $60 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $27 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $13 | $14 | $10 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $24 | $24 | $8 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $43 | $23 | $62 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $37 | $14 | $41 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $48 | $19 | $55 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $26 | $10 | $10 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |