Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Very high | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | May - September | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2200 | $959 | $1167 | $1959 | $1867 | $5431 | $1289 |
Rent | $1650 | $616 | $939 | $316 | $503 | $678 | $778 | $2891 | $567 |
Groceries | $243 | $191 | $188 | $161 | $151 | $157 | $281 | $383 | $10 |
Dining out | $396 | $168 | $271 | $128 | $134 | $261 | $182 | $656 | $227 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $35 | $39 | $56 | $49 | $72 | $27 |
Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $174 | $88 | $72 | $209 | $159 | $326 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $23 | $4 | $4 | $35 | $25 | $45 | $10 |
Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $88 | $15 | $20 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $30 |
Taxis | $73 | $19 | $58 | $15 | $13 | $42 | $9 | $78 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $0 | $0 | $45 | $24 | $30 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $64 | $6 | $3 | $28 | $81 | $100 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $37 | $2 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $12 |
Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $63 | $74 | $89 | $110 | $64 | $195 | $82 |
Gym | $62 | $96 | $66 | $34 | $57 | $107 | $69 | $55 | $23 |
Yoga | $139 | $98 | $99 | $71 | $57 | $105 | $65 | $197 | $62 |
Massage | $89 | $11 | $56 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $51 | $109 | $29 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |