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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $659 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $354 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $44 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $81 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $49 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $6 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $6 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $2 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $11 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $22 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $9 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $23 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $15 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
| 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |