Austin vs Bangkok vs Barcelona vs Bogota vs Da Nang vs Tbilisi

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 926,426 5,680,000 5,585,556 10,978,360 1,125,316 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai Catalan, Spanish Spanish Vietnamese Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, November, December April - June, September - November January - March, December February - May March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1560 $2384 $1097 $959 $1462
Rent $1650 $616 $932 $480 $316 $752
Groceries $243 $191 $121 $82 $161 $112
Dining out $396 $168 $403 $174 $128 $169
Cafe $66 $45 $45 $22 $35 $45
Coworking space $331 $127 $213 $77 $88 $125
Mobile internet $40 $23 $10 $11 $4 $4
Public transportation $110 $32 $127 $23 $15 $8
Taxis $73 $19 $48 $28 $15 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $24 $17 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $46 $81 $22 $6 $21
Museums and sights $11 $21 $33 $7 $2 $9
Nightlife $124 $50 $112 $46 $74 $53
Gym $62 $96 $81 $15 $34 $33
Yoga $139 $98 $93 $57 $71 $37
Massage $89 $11 $59 $37 $10 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS Vodafone, Movistar Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Vinafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Cabify Grab Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. 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. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 416 listings on Happy Cow 98 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow