Austin vs Bangkok vs Bogota vs Cape Town vs Hanoi vs Larnaca

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Population 926,426 5,680,000 10,978,360 4,617,560 8,053,663 144,900
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai Spanish Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Greek
Level of English Very high Low Low Very high Moderate High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
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
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
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
Remote worker visa No No No No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1560 $1097 $1549 $1167 $1959
Rent $1650 $616 $480 $618 $503 $678
Groceries $243 $191 $82 $129 $151 $157
Dining out $396 $168 $174 $269 $134 $261
Cafe $66 $45 $22 $32 $39 $56
Coworking space $331 $127 $77 $151 $72 $209
Mobile internet $40 $23 $11 $27 $4 $35
Public transportation $110 $32 $23 $55 $20 $63
Taxis $73 $19 $28 $21 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $17 $49 $0 $45
Sport and cultural events $54 $46 $22 $19 $3 $28
Museums and sights $11 $21 $7 $15 $4 $8
Nightlife $124 $50 $46 $43 $89 $110
Gym $62 $96 $15 $36 $57 $107
Yoga $139 $98 $57 $56 $57 $105
Massage $89 $11 $37 $30 $21 $54
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS Tigo, Movistar, Claro MTN, Vodacom Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN
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
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Uber, Cabify Uber, Bolt Grab, GoViet nTaxi
Tap water 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..
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
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.
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