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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $1097 | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $480 | $618 | $503 | $678 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $82 | $129 | $151 | $157 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $174 | $269 | $134 | $261 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $22 | $32 | $39 | $56 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $77 | $151 | $72 | $209 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $35 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $23 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $28 | $21 | $13 | $42 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $45 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $22 | $19 | $3 | $28 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $7 | $15 | $4 | $8 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $46 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $15 | $36 | $57 | $107 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $57 | $56 | $57 | $105 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $37 | $30 | $21 | $54 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 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% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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.. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food 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. | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 20 options on HappyCow |