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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $1167 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $503 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $151 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $134 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $39 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $72 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $20 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $13 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $3 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $4 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $89 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $57 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $57 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $21 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | 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 | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |