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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | High | Very High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | May - September | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $1230 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $615 | $499 | $717 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $114 | $108 | $148 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $165 | $202 | $280 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $38 | $29 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $133 | $120 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $7 | $9 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $21 | $36 | $95 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $9 | $27 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $25 | $13 | $10 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $29 | $24 | $45 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $29 | $7 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $45 | $43 | $66 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $30 | $37 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $59 | $48 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $31 | $26 | $48 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |