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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $2498 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $1174 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $175 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $313 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $51 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $196 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $10 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $78 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $44 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $49 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $54 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $20 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $82 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $44 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $142 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $64 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | 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! | 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. | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |