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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $959 | $1167 | $1959 | $922 | $1867 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $316 | $503 | $678 | $400 | $778 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $161 | $151 | $157 | $91 | $281 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $128 | $134 | $261 | $151 | $182 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $39 | $56 | $21 | $49 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $88 | $72 | $209 | $79 | $159 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $15 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $15 | $13 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $6 | $3 | $28 | $13 | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $2 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $74 | $89 | $110 | $43 | $64 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $34 | $57 | $107 | $22 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $71 | $57 | $105 | $30 | $65 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $27 | $51 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | 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. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |