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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $959 | $1959 | $1867 | $5431 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $316 | $678 | $778 | $2891 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $161 | $157 | $281 | $383 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $128 | $261 | $182 | $656 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $56 | $49 | $72 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $88 | $209 | $159 | $326 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $35 | $25 | $45 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $15 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $15 | $42 | $9 | $78 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $45 | $24 | $30 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $6 | $28 | $81 | $100 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $2 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $74 | $110 | $64 | $195 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $34 | $107 | $69 | $55 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $71 | $105 | $65 | $197 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $10 | $54 | $51 | $109 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Grab | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |