Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | German | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | May - September | September - December | February - May | March - May, October, November |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2200 | $1321 | $959 | $1867 |
Rent | $1650 | $616 | $939 | $844 | $316 | $778 |
Groceries | $243 | $191 | $188 | $98 | $161 | $281 |
Dining out | $396 | $168 | $271 | $121 | $128 | $182 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $25 | $35 | $49 |
Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $174 | $95 | $88 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $23 | $11 | $4 | $25 |
Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $88 | $9 | $15 | $11 |
Taxis | $73 | $19 | $58 | $9 | $15 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $14 | $0 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $64 | $24 | $6 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $37 | $4 | $2 | $20 |
Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $63 | $23 | $74 | $64 |
Gym | $62 | $96 | $66 | $14 | $34 | $69 |
Yoga | $139 | $98 | $99 | $19 | $71 | $65 |
Massage | $89 | $11 | $56 | $10 | $10 | $51 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber |
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 | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |