Austin vs Bangkok vs Berlin vs Budapest vs Mexico City vs Valencia

Austin 🇺🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 926,426 5,680,000 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,850,000 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai German Hungarian Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Very high High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, November, December May - September March - June, September - November March - May, October, November March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1560 $2200 $1230 $1867 $1976
Rent $1650 $616 $939 $499 $778 $869
Groceries $243 $191 $188 $108 $281 $146
Dining out $396 $168 $271 $202 $182 $292
Cafe $66 $45 $57 $29 $49 $42
Coworking space $331 $127 $174 $120 $159 $152
Mobile internet $40 $23 $23 $9 $25 $16
Public transportation $110 $32 $88 $36 $11 $38
Taxis $73 $19 $58 $27 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $17 $13 $24 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $46 $64 $24 $81 $73
Museums and sights $11 $21 $37 $7 $20 $44
Nightlife $124 $50 $63 $43 $64 $66
Gym $62 $96 $66 $37 $69 $34
Yoga $139 $98 $99 $48 $65 $87
Massage $89 $11 $56 $26 $51 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar 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 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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 Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Paella, fideuà, 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 Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow