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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Romanian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - October | January, February, October - December | May - September | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $1351 | $1167 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $615 | $503 | $400 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $114 | $151 | $91 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $165 | $134 | $151 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $39 | $21 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $133 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $21 | $20 | $5 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $9 | $13 | $12 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $29 | $3 | $13 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $45 | $89 | $43 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $30 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $59 | $57 | $30 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $31 | $21 | $27 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |