Austin vs Bangkok vs Berlin vs Da Nang vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 926,426 5,680,000 3,400,000 1,125,316 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai German Vietnamese Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Very high Low Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, November, December May - September February - May March - June March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1560 $2200 $959 $1462 $1976
Rent $1650 $616 $939 $316 $752 $869
Groceries $243 $191 $188 $161 $112 $146
Dining out $396 $168 $271 $128 $169 $292
Cafe $66 $45 $57 $35 $45 $42
Coworking space $331 $127 $174 $88 $125 $152
Mobile internet $40 $23 $23 $4 $4 $16
Public transportation $110 $32 $88 $15 $8 $38
Taxis $73 $19 $58 $15 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $17 $0 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $46 $64 $6 $21 $73
Museums and sights $11 $21 $37 $2 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $50 $63 $74 $53 $66
Gym $62 $96 $66 $34 $33 $34
Yoga $139 $98 $99 $71 $37 $87
Massage $89 $11 $56 $10 $53 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Vinafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
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 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Mytaxi, Uber Grab Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow