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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1167 | $1959 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $480 | $503 | $678 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $82 | $151 | $157 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $174 | $134 | $261 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $22 | $39 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $77 | $72 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $11 | $4 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $23 | $20 | $63 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $28 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $17 | $0 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $22 | $3 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $46 | $89 | $110 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $15 | $57 | $107 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $57 | $57 | $105 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $37 | $21 | $54 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | 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 | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 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 | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |