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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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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 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | 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 | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $1867 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $499 | $618 | $503 | $778 | $717 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $108 | $129 | $151 | $281 | $148 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $202 | $269 | $134 | $182 | $280 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $29 | $32 | $39 | $49 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $120 | $151 | $72 | $159 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $36 | $55 | $20 | $11 | $95 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $27 | $21 | $13 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $10 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $81 | $45 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $7 | $15 | $4 | $20 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $43 | $43 | $89 | $64 | $66 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $37 | $36 | $57 | $69 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $48 | $56 | $57 | $65 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $26 | $30 | $21 | $51 | $48 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 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 | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | 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 sautéed 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |