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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | High | Low | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $1549 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $618 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $129 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $269 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $32 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $151 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $27 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $55 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $21 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $19 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $43 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $36 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $56 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $30 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |