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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1167 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $503 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $151 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $134 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $39 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $72 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $20 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $3 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $4 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $89 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $57 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $57 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $21 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet |
| Tap water | 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 | 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. | 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. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow |