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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | November - April | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $974 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $274 | $400 | $1174 | $778 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $169 | $91 | $175 | $281 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $108 | $151 | $313 | $182 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $45 | $21 | $51 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $95 | $79 | $196 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $60 | $5 | $78 | $11 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $20 | $12 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $8 | $13 | $54 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $62 | $43 | $82 | $64 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $41 | $22 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $55 | $30 | $142 | $65 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |