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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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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | February - May | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | 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 almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $959 | $1167 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $316 | $503 | $400 | $778 | $2891 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $161 | $151 | $91 | $281 | $383 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $128 | $134 | $151 | $182 | $656 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $39 | $21 | $49 | $72 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $88 | $72 | $79 | $159 | $326 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $15 | $20 | $5 | $11 | $220 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $15 | $13 | $12 | $9 | $78 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $30 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $6 | $3 | $13 | $81 | $100 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $2 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $74 | $89 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $34 | $57 | $22 | $69 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $71 | $57 | $30 | $65 | $197 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $51 | $109 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |