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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $959 | $1867 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $316 | $778 | $923 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $161 | $281 | $127 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $128 | $182 | $207 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $35 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $88 | $159 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $4 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $15 | $11 | $17 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $15 | $9 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $0 | $24 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $6 | $81 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $2 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $74 | $64 | $77 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $34 | $69 | $42 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $71 | $65 | $54 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $10 | $51 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |